Total relaxation is the secret to enjoying sitting meditation. I sit with my spine upright, but not rigid; and I relax all the muscles in my body. Nhat Hanh bodyenjoymeditation Change image and share on social
When you have enough understanding and compassion in you, then that amount of understanding and compassion will try to express itself in action. And your practice should help you to cultivate more understanding and compassion. Nhat Hanh actionamountcompassion 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
Science and mindfulness complement each other in helping people to eat well and maintain their health and well-being. Nhat Hanh complementeathealth 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
Doubt in my tradition is something that is very helpful. Because of doubt, you can thirst more and you will get a higher kind of proof. Nhat Hanh doubthelpfulhigh 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
If every day you practice walking and sitting meditation and generate the energy of mindfulness and concentration and peace, you are a cell in the body of the new Buddha. This is not a dream but is possible today and tomorrow. Nhat Hanh bodybuddhacell share on social
