Thich Nhat Hanh

Buddhist Monk, Teacher Vietnamese 1926 – 2022

Vietnamese Buddhist monk; promoted mindfulness and peace activism.

383 quotes

"The only way is to practice letting go."
Wisdom
"Water, air, and soil are not separate from us."
Nature
"Gratitude is the practice of mindfulness toward what has been given."
Gratitude
"Listening is a form of respecting the other person."
Kindness
"To practice is to stop and look deeply."
Education
"If you love someone, you want to serve that person."
Love
"Our true home is the present moment."
Peace
"Attachment to views is the greatest obstacle to spiritual awakening."
Wisdom
"By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world."
Inspiration
"Every child carries within them the capacity for enlightenment."
Faith
"The light in me honors the light in you."
Kindness
"Real love includes respect and freedom."
Love
"Consuming mindfully is a form of compassion."
Wisdom
"The practice is to smile with your whole being."
Happiness
"Understanding is the fruit of deep listening."
Knowledge
"We are all flowers in the Buddha's garden."
Faith
"To understand the present, you must study the past."
History
"The art of mindfulness is the art of being free."
Freedom
"Walking slowly, breathing easily, we can heal."
Health
"Every cell in your body contains the same energy as the cosmos."
Science
"To suffer less, we must understand the roots of our suffering."
Wisdom
"Being loved deeply by someone gives you strength."
Strength
"The most important thing is to awaken within yourself."
Inspiration
"Patience is a form of wisdom."
Patience
"The goal of a spiritual life is to live gently and lightly."
Philosophy
"Touching the sacred is touching reality."
Faith
"We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize."
Hope
"To transform anger into compassion requires courage."
Courage
"The roots of all kindness lie in a good heart."
Kindness
"When we are fully present, we are already home."
Peace