You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
THICH NHAT HANHThe Seven Factors of Awakening are mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, diligence, joy, ease, concentration, and letting go.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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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 we cultivate peace and happiness in ourselves, we also nourish peace and happiness in those we love.
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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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Attachment to views is the greatest impediment to the spiritual path.
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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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Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath.
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Live your daily life in a way that you never lose yourself.
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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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When you learn how to suffer, you suffer much less.
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The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.
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Without being peace, we cannot do anything for peace. If we cannot smile, we cannot help other people to smile. If we are not peaceful, then we cannot contribute to the peace movement.
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You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.
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