Buddhism teaches us not to try to run away from suffering. You have to confront suffering. You have to look deeply into the nature of suffering in order to recognize its cause, the making of the suffering. Thich Nhat Hanh buddhismconfrontdeeply share on social
Compassionate listening is to help the other side suffer less. If we realize that other people are the same people as we are, we are no longer angry at them. Thich Nhat Hanh angrycompassionatelisten Change image and share on social
You practice mindfulness, on the one hand, to be calm and peaceful. On the other hand, as you practice mindfulness and live a life of peace, you inspire hope for a future of peace. Thich Nhat Hanh calmfuturehand Change image and share on social
Changing is not just changing the things outside of us. First of all we need the right view that transcends all notions including of being and non-being, creator and creature, mind and spirit. That kind of insight is crucial for transformation and healing. Thich Nhat Hanh changecreatorcreature share on social
Mother Earth is very talented. She has produced Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great beings. Thich Nhat Hanh beingbodhisattvabuddha Change image and share on social
Most of us experience a life full of wonderful moments and difficult moments. But for many of us, even when we are most joyful, there is fear behind our joy. Thich Nhat Hanh difficultexperiencefear Change image and share on social
There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way. Thich Nhat Hanh happiness Change image and share on social
If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace. Thich Nhat Hanh benefitentirefamily Change image and share on social
Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity. Thich Nhat Hanh breathfilljoy Change image and share on social
The situation the Earth is in today has been created by unmindful production and unmindful consumption. We consume to forget our worries and our anxieties. Tranquilising ourselves with over-consumption is not the way. Thich Nhat Hanh anxietyconsumeconsumption share on social
