Thich Nhat Hanh - Quotes Collection (ePub)

THICH NHAT HANH - QUOTES COLLECTION

BIOGRAPHY, ACHIEVEMENTS AND LIFE LESSONS

ABOUT THICH NHAT HANH

Thich Nhat Hanh, a revered Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, author, and peace activist, has left an indelible mark on the world through his profound teachings on mindfulness and compassion. Born on October 11, 1926, in the city of Hue, Vietnam, he embarked on a spiritual journey that would lead him to become a global symbol of peace and enlightenment.

QUOTES SAMPLES:

"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."

"There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way."

"People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar."

"People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?"

"It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems."

"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."