Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022), Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village tradition, was one of the most influential Buddhist teachers in the West. Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr., he pioneered the concept of "engaged Buddhism" and authored numerous books on mindfulness and peace.

Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.
Thich Nhat Hanh
In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.
Thich Nhat Hanh
When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.
Thich Nhat Hanh
When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.
Thich Nhat Hanh
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
Thich Nhat Hanh
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.
Thich Nhat Hanh
There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Life is available only in the present moment.
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The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.
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To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.
Thich Nhat Hanh
The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace in oneself, peace in the world.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.
Thich Nhat Hanh
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Many people think excitement is happiness... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.
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Because you are alive, everything is possible.
Thich Nhat Hanh