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.
THICH NHAT HANHIf 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.
THICH NHAT HANHNonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
THICH NHAT HANHTo be loved means to be recognized as existing.
THICH NHAT HANHEnlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If you breathe in and are aware that you are alive – that you can touch the miracle of being alive – then that is a kind of enlightenment.
THICH NHAT HANHThe most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
THICH NHAT HANHWithout suffering, you have no way to learn how to be understanding and compassionate.
THICH NHAT HANHSilence is essential. We need silence just as much as we need air, just as much as plants need light. If our minds are crowded with words and thoughts, there is no space for us.
THICH NHAT HANHBecause of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
THICH NHAT HANHToday is the most important day of our lives.
THICH NHAT HANHThe greatest of all miracles is to be alive.
THICH NHAT HANHSometimes 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.
THICH NHAT HANHIf we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.
THICH NHAT HANHFor things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.
THICH NHAT HANHThere is no way to happiness – happiness is the way.
THICH NHAT HANHThe Seven Factors of Awakening are mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, diligence, joy, ease, concentration, and letting go.
THICH NHAT HANHIn true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
THICH NHAT HANH