753 Quotes by Nhat Hanh

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    We are determined not to take as the aim of our life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure, nor to accumulate wealth while millions are hungry and dying. We are committed to living simply and sharing our time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need.

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    When we give ourselves the chance to let go of all our tension, the body's natural capacity to heal itself can begin to work.

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    Awareness is a mirror reflecting the four elements. Beauty is a heart that generates love and a mind that is open.

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    Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.

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    Breathe and you dwell in the here and now, breath and you see impermanence is life.

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    Water flows from high in the mountains Water runs deep in the Earth Miraculously, water comes to us, And sustains all life.

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    We have the tendency to run away from suffering and to look for happiness. But, in fact, if you have not suffered, you have no chance to experience real happiness.

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    Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.

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