People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don’t suffer anymore.
THICH NHAT HANHSeek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.
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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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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
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Mindful time spent with the person we love is the fullest expression of true love and real generosity.
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Silence 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.
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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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Human beings are not our enemy. Our enemy is not the other person. Our enemy is the violence, ignorance, and injustice in us and in the other person.
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Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.
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A true partner or friend is one who encourages you to look deep inside yourself for the beauty and love you’ve been seeking.
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Meditation means to look deeply, to touch deeply, so we can realize we are already home.
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In the moment when we are able to smile, to look at ourselves with compassion, our world begins to change.
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Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible.
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At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.
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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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