I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice. Nhat Hanh buddhismbuddhistchristianity Change image and share on social
It's normal for human beings to identify with their own separate self. The problem is that we get caught in that notion of ourself as a separate individual and caught in that individual self's agenda. Nhat Hanh agendumbeingcatch Change image and share on social
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Nhat Hanh joysmilesource Change image and share on social
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. Nhat Hanh backleavepurpose Change image and share on social
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. Nhat Hanh chanceexperiencefact Change image and share on social
When you have peace in yourself and accept, then you are calm enough to do something, but if you are carried by despair, there is no hope. Nhat Hanh acceptcalmcarry Change image and share on social
Happiness is the cessation of suffering. Nhat Hanh cessationhappinesssuffer Change image and share on social
If you abandon the present moment, you cannot live the moments of your daily life deeply. Nhat Hanh abandondailydeeply Change image and share on social
The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions. Nhat Hanh actionartistichuman Change image and share on social
When I became a novice monk, I lived in a temple where the atmosphere was quite like in a family. The abbot is like a father and other monks are like your big brothers, your small, younger brothers. It is a kind of family. Nhat Hanh abbotatmospherebig share on social
