In Buddhist culture, offering food to the monk symbolizes the action of goodness, and if you have no opportunity to support the practice of spirituality, then you are somehow left in the realm of darkness. Nhat Hanh actionbuddhistculture 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
Meditation is not to avoid society; it is to look deep to have the kind of insight you need to take action. To think that it is just to sit down and enjoy the calm and peace, is wrong. Nhat Hanh actionavoidcalm 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
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
If we chew every morsel of our food, in that way we become grateful, and when you are grateful, you are happy. Nhat Hanh chewfoodgrateful Change image and share on social
Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace. It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace. Nhat Hanh breathebringcapacity share on social
Breathing in, I am aware of my heart. Breathing out, I smile to my heart and know that my heart still functions normally. I feel grateful for my heart. Nhat Hanh awarebreathefeel 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
Anyone who is practicing understanding and compassion can exemplify true power. Anyone can be a Buddha. Nhat Hanh buddhacompassionexemplify Change image and share on social
