Thich Nhat Hanh
1926-2022 • Vietnamese
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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 by Thich Nhat Hanh
126 quotes“There is no way to peace, peace is the way.”
peacePeace Is Every Step
“Mindfulness helps us cherish the small joys, transforming them into nourishment.”
mindfulnessThe Miracle of Mindfulness
“You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.”
loveTrue Love
“To take good care of ourselves, we must go back and take care of the wounded child within.”
healingReconciliation
“Breathe in, calm. Breathe out, smile.”
breathPeace Is Every Step
“The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.”
peacePeace Is Every Step
“No mud, no lotus.”
transformationNo Mud, No Lotus
“Suffering is not enough. Life is also wonderful.”
balancePeace Is Every Step
“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
“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.”
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