Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh

1926-2022 • Vietnamese

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Vietnamese Zen master, poet, and peace activist. Founded Plum Village and taught engaged Buddhism, bringing mindfulness to the West.

Key Works

  • The Miracle of Mindfulness
  • Peace Is Every Step
  • Dharma talks
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Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh

126 quotes
Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
mindfulnessTeachings
Because you are alive, everything is possible.
hopeTeachings
There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.
happiness
When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce.
compassion
Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
letting-go
To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
self-love
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
suffering
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
joy
There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.
joyThe Miracle of Mindfulness
The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.
peaceThe Miracle of Mindfulness
Enlightenment is when a wave realizes it is the ocean.
awakeningThe Heart of Understanding
Smile, breathe and go slowly.
practicePeace Is Every Step
The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.
presencePeace Is Every Step
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.
presenceThe Miracle of Mindfulness
When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
mindfulnessPeace Is Every Step
Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear.
hopePeace Is Every Step
To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
authenticityTrue Love
Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
presencePeace Is Every Step
Smile, breathe, and go slowly.
mindfulnessTeachings
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