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
126
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Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh
126 quotes“Mindfulness must be engaged.”
engagementThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
“The way you walk should bring peace to others.”
walkingPeace Is Every Step
“You are wonderful, just the way you are.”
acceptanceTrue Love
“Smiling is mouth yoga.”
smilePeace Is Every Step
“To meditate is to learn to look. To look at what is happening here, in this moment.”
meditationThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“Each thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness becomes sacred.”
mindfulnessThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“In mindfulness, compassion, joy, and equanimity are the very breath of love.”
loveTrue Love
“To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love.”
loveTrue Love
“True love is born from understanding.”
loveTrue Love
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”
possibilityPeace Is Every Step
“Life is available only in the present moment.”
presencePeace Is Every Step
“To dwell in the present moment, I know it is a wonderful moment.”
presencePeace Is Every Step
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.”
breathPeace Is Every Step
“Mindful walking is one of the most effective ways to nourish ourselves.”
walkingPeace Is Every Step
“You are everything you have ever loved, ever met, ever lost.”
interbeingNo Death, No Fear
“You don't have to chase after happiness. Happiness is right here.”
happinessPeace Is Every Step
“Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.”
presencePeace Is Every Step
“Looking deeply, we can see that the rain and the cloud are also the flower.”
interbeingThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.”
mindfulnessTeachings
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