In Buddhism, we talk of meditation as an act of awakening, to be awake to the fact that the earth is in danger and living species are in danger. Nhat Hanh actawakeawaken Change image and share on social
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
Many Communist government officials have a rigid, dictatorial power, but they live in constant suspicion and fear of anything that might undermine the power they have. Nhat Hanh communistconstantdictatorial 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
With mindfulness, you can establish yourself in the present in order to touch the wonders of life that are available in that moment. Nhat Hanh establishlifemindfulness Change image and share on social
The real power of the Buddha was that he had so much love. He saw people trapped in their notions of small separate self, feeling guilty or proud of that self, and he offered revolutionary teachings that resounded like a lion's roar, like a great rising tide, helping people to wake up and break free from the prison of ignorance. Nhat Hanh breakbuddhafelt share on social
I love to sit and eat quietly and enjoy each bite, aware of the presence of my community, aware of all the hard and loving work that has gone into my food. Nhat Hanh awarebitecommunity Change image and share on social
Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have them, you are compelled to act. Nhat Hanh actcompassioncompel Change image and share on social
I think Buddhism should open the door of psychology and healing to penetrate more easily into the Western world. Nhat Hanh buddhismdooreasily Change image and share on social
We really have to understand the person we want to love. If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. If we only think of ourselves, if we know only our own needs and ignore the needs of the other person, we cannot love. Nhat Hanh ignoreloveperson share on social