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
117 quotes“Hope is what holds us together when we are about to fall apart.”
hopePeace Is Every Step
“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.”
happinessNo Mud, No Lotus
“There is a beautiful river inside us all. We can stop and listen to it whenever we want.”
interiorityPeace Is Every Step
“Each footstep is the print of peace.”
walkingPeace Is Every Step
“To give birth to mindfulness in our heart is the most important thing.”
mindfulnessThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“Each of us is a flower in the garden of humanity.”
belongingTrue Love
“To smile is to bring joy to ourselves and to those around us.”
smilePeace Is Every Step
“Take the time to put your hand on your belly and breathe.”
breathPeace Is Every Step
“Peace begins with each step.”
peacePeace Is Every Step
“Right view is to be without views — to be without the views that bind us.”
non-clingingThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
“Your body is your most precious instrument. Take care of it as you take care of a temple.”
bodyPeace Is Every Step
“To take a moment to look at the sky is itself a practice.”
presencePeace Is Every Step
“Suffering is not the absence of joy; it is the doorway to joy.”
transformationNo Mud, No Lotus
“Look deeply and you will see emptiness, interbeing, and impermanence in everything.”
emptinessThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
“Faith is the energy of confidence in the practice.”
faithThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
“The kingdom of God is now or never.”
presencePeace Is Every Step
“Your daily actions are your prayer.”
prayerPeace Is Every Step
“To meditate is to calm the storm.”
meditationThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“Every action you take is a vote for the world you want.”
actionPeace Is Every Step
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