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Quotes of Thich Nhat Hanh
28 quotes
“The practice of mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize the conditions of happiness that are already present in our lives.”
The Miracle of Mindfulness
— Chapter 4, page 38
mindfulness
happiness
energy
“Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.”
Peace Is Every Step
— Chapter 2, page 18
breath
step
peace
joy
“To be free from suffering, we must recognize the suffering in ourselves and others and learn to transform it with compassion.”
No Death, No Fear
— Chapter 6, page 78
freedom
suffering
compassion
transformation
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
The Miracle of Mindfulness
— Chapter 3, page 25
feelings
breathing
mindfulness
anchor
“The most important thing is to find peace within yourself. Then you can bring peace to others.”
Peace Is Every Step
— Chapter 7, page 72
peace
self
others
“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?”
True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
— Chapter 1, page 15
love
presence
relationship
“Understanding is love’s other name. If you don’t understand, you cannot love.”
True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
— Chapter 2, page 29
understanding
love
compassion
“Mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize the conditions of happiness that are already present in our lives.”
The Miracle of Mindfulness
— Chapter 4, page 38
mindfulness
happiness
energy
“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching
— Chapter 5, page 89
suffering
happiness
mindfulness
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over.”
No Death, No Fear
— Chapter 3, page 42
compassion
suffering
understanding
“Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is a wonderful moment.”
The Miracle of Mindfulness
— Chapter 1, page 12
breathing
calm
present moment
mindfulness
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”
True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
— Chapter 6, page 67
self-acceptance
beauty
authenticity
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