“If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Miracle of Mindfulness — Chapter 2, page 20

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“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart — Chapter 4, page 45

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“The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism — Guideline 12, page 45

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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?”

Thich Nhat Hanh

True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart — Chapter 1, page 15

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“Our own life has to be our message.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching — Chapter 12, page 180

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“The seed of mindfulness is in every breath. When you breathe in, know that you are breathing in. When you breathe out, know that you are breathing out.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Miracle of Mindfulness — Chapter 1, page 11

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“Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful. To practice meditation is to be in touch with both aspects.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching — Chapter 9, page 130

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“When we recognize the virtues, the talent, the beauty of Mother Earth, something is born in us, some kind of connection, love is born.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Love Letter to the Earth — Letter dated 2015

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“The energy of mindfulness is the energy of being awake and alive in the present moment.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Miracle of Mindfulness — Chapter 1, page 10

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“To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart — Chapter 3, page 35

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“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace Is Every Step — Chapter 5, page 55

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“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching — Chapter 7, page 101

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