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.
THICH NHAT HANHWe 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.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.
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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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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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Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.
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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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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.
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When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?
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Go back and take care of yourself. Your body needs you, your feelings need you, your perceptions need you. Your suffering needs you to acknowledge it. Go home and be there for all these things.
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Smile, breathe and go slowly.
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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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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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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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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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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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