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“I know that we do not know enough. We have to continue to learn. We have to be open. And we have to be ready to release our knowledge in order to come to a higher understanding of reality.”

Quote by Nhat Hanh

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Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese-French monk, writer, and peace activist. Born on October 11, 1926, he is a prominent figure in the Zen Buddhist tradition, known for his simple yet profound teachings and advocacy for peace. more

“When you climb a ladder and arrive on the sixth step and you think that is the highest, then you cannot come to the seventh. So the technique is to abandon the sixth in order for the seventh step to be possible. And this is our practice, to release our views. The practice of nonattachment to views is at the heart of the Buddhist practice of meditation.”

Thinking Heart Order Views Steps Practice Meditation Highest Technique Release Buddhist Climbs Abandon Ladders

Author:Nhat Hanh

“I am a woman above everything else.”

First Lady

Author:Jackie Kennedy

“To be free, first of all, is to be free from wrong views that are the foundation of all kinds of suffering and fear and violence.”

Firsts Kind Suffering Views Violence Foundation All Kinds

Author:Nhat Hanh

“Americans are attracted to the dark side. But which movies should be allowed to be violent and show that dark side, and which should not? I don't believe in censorship, but I do think there are horrible movies that are bad for you.”

Thinking Should Believe Shows Sides Dark Don't Believe Violent Horrible Censorship Dark Side

Author:Julie Taymor