Do not avoid contact with suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not lose awareness of the existence of suffering in the life of the world. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, including personal contact and visits, images, sounds. By such means, ...awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world. If we get in touch with the suffering of the world, and are moved by that suffering, we may come forward to help the people who are suffering.
Thich Nhat HanhNonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
Thich Nhat HanhThe miracle is walking on the earth, not walking on water or fire. The real miracle is walking on this earth.
Thich Nhat HanhWalk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
Thich Nhat HanhTag: buddhism zen joy mindfulness gratitude
Know that life can only be found in the present moment.
Thich Nhat HanhEach thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness becomes sacred.
Thich Nhat HanhI always encourage them to practice in a way that will help them go back to their own tradition and get re-rooted. If they succeed at at becoming reintegrated, they will be an important instrument in transforming and renewing their tradition.
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When we respect our blood ancestors and our spiritual ancestors, we feel rooted. If we find ways to cherish and develop our spiritual heritage, we will avoid the kind of alienation that is destroying society, and we will become whole again. ... Learning to touch deeply the jewels of our own tradition will allow us to understand and appreciate the values of other traditions, and this will benefit everyone.
Tag: spiritual culture tradition traditional
In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
Thich Nhat HanhMay our heart's garden of awakening bloom with hundreds of flowers.
Thich Nhat HanhThe miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.
Thich Nhat HanhTag: gratitude
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