864 Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh

If one person keeps calm and smiles at a provocation, the whole world will have a better chance for peace.

Breathing in, I am aware of my heart. Breathing out, I smile to my heart. I vow to eat, drink, and work in ways that preserve my health and well-being.

Looking deeply” means observing something or someone with so much concentration that the distinction between observer and observed disappears.

What we have is enough for us. Once we adopt that style of living, we become a happy person right away.

If we continue to hold on to a dream for something in the future, we lose the present moment. And if we lose the present, we lose everything.

During the moment one is consulting, resolving, and dealing with whatever arises, a calm heart and self-control are necessary if one is to obtain good results. Anyone can see that. If we are not in control of ourselves but instead let our impatience or anger interfere, then our work is no longer of any value.

Find space in your day when you can practice mindful breathing and letting go of tensions.

Mindfulness is the continuous practice of touching deeply every moment of daily life. To be mindful is to be truly present with your body and your mind, to bring harmony to your intentions and actions, and to be in harmony with those around you.

When we recognize that we have a habit of replaying old events and reacting to new events as if they were the old ones, we can begin to notice when that habit energy comes up. We can then gently remind ourselves that we have another choice. We can look at the moment as it is, a fresh moment, and leave the past for a time when we can look at it compassionately. We.