There are many, many Christians who practice Buddhism, and they become better and better Christians all the time. Thich Nhat Hanh buddhismchristianpractice Change image and share on social
Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free. Thich Nhat Hanh fearlessnessfreejoy Change image and share on social
Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes. Thich Nhat Hanh conditionhappinesshelp Change image and share on social
You are a child of the sun, you come from the sun, and that is something true with the Earth also... your relationship with the Earth is so deep, and the Earth is in you and this is something not very difficult, much less difficult then philosophy. Thich Nhat Hanh childdeepdifficult share on social
To meditate means to go home to yourself. Then you know how to take care of the things that are happening inside you, and you know how to take care of the things that happen around you. Thich Nhat Hanh carehappenhome Change image and share on social
Fear, separation, hate and anger come from the wrong view that you and the Earth are two separate entities, the Earth is only the environment. You are in the centre and you want to do something for the Earth in order for you to survive. That is a dualistic way of seeing. Thich Nhat Hanh angercentredualistic share on social
There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way. Thich Nhat Hanh happiness Change image and share on social
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. Thich Nhat Hanh bringfuturelife Change image and share on social
People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore. Thich Nhat Hanh anymorecatchfree Change image and share on social
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 she is unhappy, that she is suffering. You can see her wrong perceptions. You can see that she is not beautiful when she says things that are unkind. Thich Nhat Hanh beautifulbodybreathe share on social