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
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
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
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
Usually, people have a tendency to be caught in the worries concerning the future or in the regret concerning the past. There is some kind of energy that is pushing them to run, and they are not able to establish themselves in the present moment. Nhat Hanh catchenergyestablish share on social
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
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