Thich Nhat Hanh

When we give ourselves the chance to let go of all our tension, the body’s natural capacity to heal itself can begin to work.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When we hug, our hearts connect and we know that we are not separate beings. Hugging with mindfulness and concentration can bring reconciliation, healing, understanding, and much happiness.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When we live in the spirit of gratitude, there will be much happiness in our life. The one who is grateful is the one who has much happiness while the one who is ungrateful will not be able to have happiness.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When we respect our blood ancestors and our spiritual ancestors, we feel rooted.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When you feel anger arising, remember to return to your breathing and follow it. The other person may see that you are practicing, and she may even apologize.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When you learn about the teaching and the practice of another tradition, you always have a chance to understand your own teaching and practice.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When you learn how to suffer, you suffer much less.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When you look deeply into your anger, you will see that the person you call your enemy is also suffering. As soon as you see that, the capacity of accepting and having compassion for them is there.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Whenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Where there is anger, apply loving kindness. Where there is evil, offer good. Where there is stinginess, be generous. Where there are lies, be truthful.

Thich Nhat Hanh