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
If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work. Nhat Hanh basicdailyhappy 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
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
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
Peace in the world starts with peace in oneself. If everyone lives mindfully, everyone will be more healthy, feel more fulfilled in their daily lives and there will be more peace. Nhat Hanh dailyfeelfulfill Change image and 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 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
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
