Nothing can be by itself alone, no one can be by himself or herself alone, everyone has to inter-be with every one else. That is why, when you look outside, around you, you can see yourself. Nhat Hanh inter Change image and share on social
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
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
We are looking for happiness and running after it in such a way that creates anger, fear and discrimination. So when you attend a retreat, you have a chance to look at the deep roots of this pollution of the collective energy that is unwholesome. Nhat Hanh angerattendchance 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
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
Mindfulness practices enhance the connection between our body, our mind and everything else that is around us. Mindful living is the key to understanding our struggles with weight and to empowering us to control our weight. Nhat Hanh bodyconnectioncontrol 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
