753 Quotes by Nhat Hanh

To be or not to be is not the question. The question is whether you can transcend these notions.

In Zen Buddhism, the greater your doubt, the greater will be your enlightenment. That is why doubt can be a good thing. If you are too sure, if you always have conviction, then you may be caught in your wrong perception for a long time.

At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.

Our life is a manifestation, and we can very well make that manifestation beautiful and meaningful and have a good influence.

When you look at the sun during your walking meditation, the mindfulness of the body helps you to see that the sun is in you; without the sun there is no life at all and suddenly you get in touch with the sun in a different way.

When we hug, our hearts connect and we know that we are not separate beings. Hugging with mindfulness and concentration can bring reconciliation, healing, understanding, and much happiness.

Smile, breathe, go slowly.

While washing dishes one should be washing the dishes, which means that while washing the dishes one should be completely aware of the fact that one is washing dishes.

The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.