Quotessence
Home / Authors / Nhat Hanh
Nhat Hanh

Nhat Hanh Quotes

Monk

Filter quotes by topic

AllIfsSufferingMomentsPracticeWayMindfulnessCompassionPeoplePeace Is Every StepUnderstandingNeedsPresent MomentThinkingHelpingPersonsBuddhistKnowsWorldLooksMeditation

Famous Nhat Hanh Quotes

“Scientists tell us that we have enough technology to save our planet. . . . Yet we don't take advantage of this new technology. . . . The technological has to work hand-in-hand with the spiritual. Our spiritual life is the element that can bring about the energies of peace, calm, brotherhood, understanding, and compassion. Without that, our planet doesn't stand a chance.”

EnoughHandsSpiritualLife IsEnergyUnderstandingChanceCompassionTechnologyPlanetsElementsAdvantageScientistCalmContemplationBrotherhoodSpiritual LifeTechnologicalOur PlanetHand In HandNew TechnologySave Our PlanetUnderstanding And Compassion
Book:The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology: Easyread Large Bold Edition
Create image

“Understanding and Love are not two separate things, but just one. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion. When you understand, you cannot help but love. And when you love, you naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of people.”

PeopleWayLoveTwoHelpingEyeSufferingUnderstandingCompassionPracticeLove YouAnd LoveBuddhistJust OneInspirational LoveUnderstanding And LoveUnderstanding You
Author:Nhat Hanh
Create image

“We can help many people suffer less and realize a lot of happiness without being rich or influential. If love and compassion are in out hearts, every thought, word, and deed can bring about a miracle”

PeopleIfsHeartHelpingHappinessSufferingRealizingCompassionRichMiracleDeedsInfluentialLove And CompassionBeing Rich
Book:Awakening of the Heart: Essential Buddhist Sutras and Commentaries
Create image

“Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath. Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body. Then look at, or think of, the person triggering this emotion: with mindfulness, you can see that they are unhappy and suffering. You can see their wrong perceptions. You'll feel motivated by a desire to say or do something to help the other person suffer less. This means compassionate energy has been born in your heart. And when compassion appears, anger is deleted.”

ThinkingFeelsMindLooksHeartMeanPersonsHas BeensHelpingHomeWisdomBodyDesireSufferingTurnsEnergyBornEmotionConsciousnessCompassionFocusPerceptionMindfulnessBreathsBottomStormBreatheYour BodyUnhappyRisingMotivatedCompassionateRising Up
Author:Nhat Hanh
Create image