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Nhat Hanh Quotes about Life

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The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.

The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.

Love, Inspirational, Life

Be Yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just Be.

Life, Running, Being Yourself

Thich Nhat Hanh (2015). “The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation”, p.153, Harmony

We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don't allow our bodies to heal, and we don't allow our minds and hearts to heal.

Inspirational, Life, Change

"Exclusive Interview With Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh". Interview with Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 21, 2010.

Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.

Life, Buddhist, Morning

FaceBook post by Thich Nhat Hanh from Dec 18, 2015

True self is non-self, the awareness that the self is made only of non-self elements. There's no separation between self and other, and everything is interconnected. Once you are aware of that you are no longer caught in the idea that you are a separate entity.

Inspirational, Life, Change

"'This Is The Buddha's Love' Melvin McLeod interviews Thich Nhat Hanh". Interview with Melvin McLeod, www.pbs.org. June 3, 2010.

People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore.

Inspirational, Life, Change

Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. March, 2010.

In order to heal others, we first need to heal ourselves. And to heal ourselves, we need to know how to deal with ourselves.

Inspirational, Life, Change

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.

Life, Opportunity, Realizing

Our notions about happiness entrap us. We forget that they are just ideas. Our idea of happiness can prevent us from actually being happy. We fail to see the opportunity for joy that is right in front of us when we are caught in a belief that happiness should take a particular form.

Life, Opportunity, Ideas

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Teachings on Love: Easyread Edition”, p.54, ReadHowYouWant.com

Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.

Inspirational, Life, Change

Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. March, 2010.

We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we'll also have a lot more joy in living.

Inspirational, Life, Change

"Exclusive Interview With Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh". Interview with Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 21, 2010.

To meditate with mindful breathing is to bring body and mind back to the present moment so that you do not miss your appointment with life.

Life, Breathing, Meditation

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.

Inspirational, Life, Change

Thich Nhat Hanh (2012). “Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm”, p.4, Harper Collins

Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work.

Inspirational, Life, Change

"Exclusive Interview With Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh". Interview With Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 21, 2010.

In Buddhism, we speak of touching Nirvana with our own body, In Christianity, you can also touch the Kingdom of God with your body, right here and now. it is much safer than placing our hope in the future. If we cling to the idea of hope in the future, we might not notice the peace and joy that are available in the present moment. The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.

Life, Buddhism, Ideas

Thich Nhat Hanh (2007). “Living Buddha, Living Christ 20th Anniversary Edition”, p.179, Penguin

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.

Life, Family, Spiritual

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.80, ReadHowYouWant.com

Smile, breathe and go slowly.

Inspirational, Life, Positivity

If a child smiles, if an adult smiles, that is very important. If in our daily lives we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.

Life, Smile, Peace

Thich Nhat Hanh (2010). “Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life”, p.6, Random House

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

Life, Happiness, Success

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Being Peace”, p.4, ReadHowYouWant.com

You carry Mother Earth within you. She is not outside of you. Mother Earth is not just your environment. In that insight of inter-being, it is possible to have real communication with the Earth, which is the highest form of prayer.

Inspirational, Life, Change

If you truly get in touch with a piece of carrot, you get in touch with the soil, the rain, the sunshine. You get in touch with Mother Earth and eating in such a way, you feel in touch with true life, your roots, and that is meditation. If we chew every morsel of our food in that way we become grateful and when you are grateful, you are happy.

Inspirational, Life, Change

"Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh: only love can save us from climate change" by Jo Confino, www.theguardian.com. January 21, 2013.

Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.

Inspirational, Life, Change

Thich Nhat Hanh (2010). “Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life”, p.5, Random House

In the Light of interbeing, peace and happiness in your daily life means peace and happiness in the world.

Inspirational, Life, Positive

Thich Nhat Hanh “Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings”, Orbis Books

Changing is not just changing the things outside of us. First of all we need the right view that transcends all notions including of being and non-being, creator and creature, mind and spirit. That kind of insight is crucial for transformation and healing.

Inspirational, Life, Change

Beyond environment: falling back in love with Mother Earth" by Jo Confino, www.theguardian.com. February 20, 2012.

It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.

Inspirational, Life, Change

"Exclusive Interview With Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh". Interview with Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 21, 2010.

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