“ We are looking for happiness and running after it in such a way that creates anger, fear and discrimination. So when you attend a retreat, you have a chance to look at the deep roots of this pollution… Nhat Hanh
“ When we recognise the virtues, the talent, the beauty of Mother Earth, something is born in us, some kind of connection; love is born. Nhat Hanh
“ People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom? 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. Nhat Hanh
“ If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work. Nhat Hanh
“ Breathing in, I am aware of my heart. Breathing out, I smile to my heart and know that my heart still functions normally. I feel grateful for my heart. Nhat Hanh
“ Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Nhat Hanh
“ Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace. It is wit… Nhat Hanh
“ 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 t… Nhat Hanh
“ If you have the chance to be exposed to a loving, understanding environment where the seed of compassion, loving kindness, can be watered every day, then you become a more loving person. Nhat Hanh
“ Science and mindfulness complement each other in helping people to eat well and maintain their health and well-being. Nhat Hanh
“ The real power of the Buddha was that he had so much love. He saw people trapped in their notions of small separate self, feeling guilty or proud of that self, and he offered revolutionary teachings t… Nhat Hanh
“ The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions. Nhat Hanh
