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
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
Let us fill our hearts with our own compassion - towards ourselves and towards all living beings. Thich Nhat Hanh beingcompassionfill Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones. Thich Nhat Hanh acknowledgealivebeautiful 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
There are many, many Christians who practice Buddhism, and they become better and better Christians all the time. Thich Nhat Hanh buddhismchristianpractice Change image and share on social