People normally cut reality into compartments, and so are unable to see the interdependence of all phenomena.
THICH NHAT HANHMy actions are my only true belongings.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow.
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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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If love is in our hearts, every thought, word, and deed can bring about a miracle. Because understanding is the very foundation of love, words and actions that emerge from our love are always helpful.
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Only the present moment contains life.
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Sometimes when I am alone in my room in the dark, I practice smiling to myself. I do this to be kind to myself, to take good care of myself, to love myself. I know that if I cannot take care of myself, I cannot take care of anyone else.
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The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
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You do not suffer because things are impermanent. You suffer because things are impermanent and you think they are permanent.
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Without suffering, you have no way to learn how to be understanding and compassionate.
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To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
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It is possible to live twenty-four hours a day in a state of love. Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love.
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Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.
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Meditation means to look deeply, to touch deeply, so we can realize we are already home.
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Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
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In true love, you attain freedom.
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When you learn how to suffer, you suffer much less.
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