True self is non-self, the awareness that the self is made only of non-self elements. There's no separation between self and other, and everything is interconnected. Once you are aware of that you are no longer caught in the idea that you are a separate entity. Thich Nhat Hanh awareawarenesscatch share on social
We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we'll also have a lot more joy in living. Thich Nhat Hanh centerendeavorhabit share on social
You know that your happiness and suffering depend on the happiness and suffering of others. That insight helps you not to do wrong things that will bring suffering to yourself and to other people. Thich Nhat Hanh bringdependhappiness Change image and share on social
When we have peace, then we have a chance to save the planet. But if we are not united in peace, if we do not practice mindful consumption, we cannot save our planet. Thich Nhat Hanh chanceconsumptionmindful Change image and share on social
Listening to and understanding our inner sufferings will resolve most of the problems we encounter. Thich Nhat Hanh encounterlistenproblem Change image and share on social
When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice. Thich Nhat Hanh chancelearnpractice Change image and share on social
People sacrifice the present for the future. But life is available only in the present. That is why we should walk in such a way that every step can bring us to the here and the now. Thich Nhat Hanh bringfuturelife Change image and share on social
We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice mindfulness if we want to have a future, if we want to save ourselves and the planet. Thich Nhat Hanh awakencollectivelyenlightenment share on social
Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free. Thich Nhat Hanh fearlessnessfreejoy Change image and share on social
People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore. Thich Nhat Hanh anymorecatchfree Change image and share on social
