The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
THICH NHAT HANHThere is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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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.
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In true love, there is no pride.
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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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As long as you find something beautiful, good, and true to believe in and abide by, you have the equivalent of God in your life.
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The desire to be a free person is very worthwhile. To be free means you are no longer the victim of fear, anger, craving, or suspicion.
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Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn’t mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you’re truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence.
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Be part of the miraculous moment.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?
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The way must be in you; the destination also must be in you and not somewhere else in space or time. If that kind of self-transformation is being realized in you, you will arrive.
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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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We can smile, breathe, walk, and eat our meals in a way that allows us to be in touch with the abundance of happiness that is available.
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We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the Earth. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
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Be angry, it’s okay. To be angry, that is very human. And to learn how to smile at your anger and make peace with your anger is very nice.
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Only the present moment contains life.
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