
Thich Nhat Hanh
1926-2022 • Vietnamese
BuddhismZen
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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