753 Quotes by Nhat Hanh

Reconciliation is to understand both sides; to go to one side and describe the suffering being endured by the other side, and then go to the other side and describe the suffering being endured by the first side.

By living deeply in the present moment we can understand the past better & prepare for a better future.

You have to learn how to help a wounded child while still practicing mindful breathing. You should not allow yourself to get lost in action. Action should be meditation at the same time.

Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.

The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.

Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.

Freedom is the real foundation of happiness.

The purpose of a vacation is to have the time to rest. But many of us, even when we go on vacation, don't know how to rest. We may even come back more tired than before we left.

Usually when we hear or read something new, we just compare it to our own ideas. If it is the same, we accept it and say that it is correct. If it is not, we say it is incorrect. In either case, we learn nothing.