51 Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh about buddhism
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Smiling is a kind of mouth yoga. When we smile, it releases the tension in our face. Others notice it, even strangers, and are likely to smile back. By smiling, we initiate a wonderful chain reaction, touching the joy in anyone we encounter. A smile is an ambassador of goodwill.
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The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.
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The Three Kinds of Pride are: (1) thinking I am better than the other(s); (2) thinking I am worse than the other(s); and (3) thinking I am just as good as the other(s).
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The leaves that remain are only a very small part of the tea. The tea that goes into me is a much bigger part of the tea. It is the richest part.We are the same; our essence has gone into our children, our friends, and the entire universe. We have to find ourselves in those directions and not in the spent tea leaves.
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Impermanence and selflessness are not negative aspect of life, but the very foundation on which life is built. Impermanence is the constant transformation of things. Without impermanence, there can be no life. Selflessness is the interdependent nature of all things. Without interdependence, nothing could exist.
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Suffering has many faces. If we discover the roots of one suffering, we are at the same time discovering the roots of others.
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Anywhere we go, we will have our self with us; we cannot escape ourselves.
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if we face unpleasant feelings with care, affection, we can transform them to the kind that is healthy and that nourishes us.
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Suffering has its beneficial aspects. It can be an excellent teacher.
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