Thich Nhat Hanh
1926-2022 • Vietnamese
BuddhismZen
Vietnamese Zen master, poet, and peace activist. Founded Plum Village and taught engaged Buddhism, bringing mindfulness to the West.
Key Works
- The Miracle of Mindfulness
- Peace Is Every Step
- Dharma talks
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quotes in library
Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh
117 quotes“To be loved means to be recognized as existing.”
loveTrue Love
“Walking meditation is really to enjoy the walking — walking not in order to arrive, just for walking.”
presencePeace Is Every Step
“Without darkness, you can't see the stars.”
darknessNo Mud, No Lotus
“The wave does not need to die to become water.”
unityNo Death, No Fear
“You are a wonder.”
worthTrue Love
“Many people are alive but don't touch the miracle of being alive.”
alivenessPeace Is Every Step
“Let go of your worries and be completely clear-hearted, like the face of a mirror that contains no images.”
clarityThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“In true love, there is no room for jealousy.”
loveTrue Love
“The most important question is not what you have or what you do, but how you are.”
beingPeace Is Every Step
“To be a true friend, learn to listen deeply.”
listeningTrue Love
“Anger is like a baby. It needs to be held with tenderness.”
angerAnger
“In a relationship, when something is hurting, both parties hurt.”
relationshipTrue Love
“Mindfulness must be engaged.”
engagementThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
“The way you walk should bring peace to others.”
walkingPeace Is Every Step
“You are wonderful, just the way you are.”
acceptanceTrue Love
“Smiling is mouth yoga.”
smilePeace Is Every Step
“To meditate is to learn to look. To look at what is happening here, in this moment.”
meditationThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“Each thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness becomes sacred.”
mindfulnessThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.”
mindfulnessTeachings
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