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“We should offer our light to the world so it will not sink into total darkness. Everyone has the seed of awakening and insight within their heart. Let us help each other touch these seeds so that everyone will have the courage to speak out. We have the tools. We have the path. We have the ability with practice to have the necessary insight. We only need to begin. With one step, with one breath, w...

“Today's day, life is found only in the present moment. I think we should have a holiday to celebrate this fact. We have holidays for so many important occasions. Christmas, the New Year, Mother's Day, Father's Day, even Earth Day. Why not celebrate a day where we can live happily in the present moment all day long? I would like to declare today today's day. A day dedicated to touching the earth,...

“No one is a separate independent self. Father and son are not entirely separate entities. The father exists in the son and the son exists in the father. The son is the continuation of the father into the future and the father is the continuation of the son back to the source. If the son is not happy, the father cannot be happy. And if the father is not happy, there is no way the son can be happy....

“One of the most difficult things for us to accept is that there is no place where there is only happiness and no suffering.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wish you Happy Lives. How to Connect ⁠ by Thay, Thich Nhat H...

“When we bring all our attention to truly connect to whatever we're doing, whether we're walking, breathing, brushing our teeth, or eating a meal, it takes us back to being present in the here and now, which is the foundation of happiness.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Han...

“A few years ago, I asked some children, “What is the purpose of eatingbreakfast?” One boy replied, “To get energy for the day.” Another said, “Thepurpose of eating breakfast is to eat breakfast.” I think the second child ismore correct. The purpose of eating is to eat.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Wa...

“In modern life, people tend to think their bodies belong to them, that they can do anything they want to themselves. But your body is not only yours. Your body belongs to your ancestors, your parents, and future generations. It also belongs to society and to all the other living beings. The trees, the clouds, the soil, and every living thing brought about the presence of your body. We can eat wit...

“With each step, I come home to the Earth. With each step, I return to my source. With each step, I take refuge in Mother Earth.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wish you Happy Lives. How to Connect ⁠ by Thay, Thich Nh...

“The intention to enjoy your steps and your breath is not enough; you need mindfulness and insight. If every step you take brings you joy, it’s because while making a step you have mindfulness and insight. Without insight, it’s impossible for you to enjoy your in-breath and out-breath.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We in...

“The formula, 'I have arrived, I'm home,' is the embodiment, the expression of my practice. It expresses my understanding of the teaching of the Buddha. It is the cream of my practice.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nh...

“Every step is a revolution against busyness. Each mindful step says: 'I don’t want to run anymore. I want to stop. I want to live my life. I don’t want to miss the wonders of life.'” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wi...

“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now. I perform this miracle every time I walk. You too can perform the miracle of walking any time you want.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk wi...

“Running has become a habit. Even in our dreams we continue to run and look for something. The practice of mindfulness helps us to stop running and see that everything we have been looking for is here.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thi...

“When we first learned to walk, we walked just to enjoy walking. We walked and discovered each moment as we encountered it. We can learn to walk that way again.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wish you Happy Lives. Ho...

“If you are truly present, this mantra will produce a miracle. You become real, the other person becomes real, and life is real in that moment. You bring happiness to yourself and to the other person.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thic...

“One, are you in love? Two, are you still in love? Three, do you want to reconnect with the person who used to be the one you love?...” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wish you Happy Lives. How to Connect ⁠ by Thay, Th...

“Since we're human beings, we make mistakes. We cause others to suffer. We hurt our loved ones and we feel regret. But without making mistakes, there is no way to learn. If you can learn from your mistakes, then you have already transformed garbage into flowers.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with...

“Often our pride stands in the way of our asking for help. In true love, there is no place for pride. To love each other means to trust each other. If you don't tell the person you love of your suffering, it means you don't love this person enough to trust her. You have to realize that this person is the best person to help you. We need to be able to get help from the person we love.” – Thich Nhat...

“To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love. To know how to love someone, we have to understand them. To understand, we need to listen.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wish you Happy Lives. How to C...

“Each of us can learn the art of nourishing happiness and love. Everything needs food to live, even love. If we don't know how to nourish our love, it withers. When we feed and support our own happiness, we are nourishing our ability to love. That's why to love means to learn the art of nourishing our happiness.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds...

“Breathing in, bring your awareness to your eyes. Breathing out, allow your eyes to relax. Allow your eyes to sink back into your head. Let go of the tension in all the tiny muscles around your eyes. Your eyes allow you to see a paradise of forms and colors. Allow your eyes to rest. Send love and gratitude to your eyes.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path Whit...

“If we haven't been able to be happy and joyful, it's because we're caught in our ideas. So we have to be able to let go of them. Our idea of happiness is the main obstacle to happiness.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh an...

“Instead of panicking or giving ourselves up to despair, we practice mindful breathing and put our trust in the healing power within us. We call this the island within ourselves in which we can take refuge. It is an island of peace, confidence, solidity, love and freedom. Be that island for yourself. You don't have to look elsewhere.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠...

“Each day, thousands of children die of hunger. Plant and animal species are going extinct every day. Yet the sunrise is beautiful, and the rose that bloomed this morning along the wall is a miracle. Life is both dreadful and wonderful. To practice meditation is to be in touch with both aspects of life.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thi...

“When we first learned to walk, we walked just to enjoy walking. We walked and discovered each moment as we encountered it. We can learn to walk that way again.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha with ⁠ Old Path White Clouds ⁠ by Thich Nhat Hanh We invite you to ⁠ Walk with Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh We share ⁠ The Voice of Thay ⁠ , Thich Nhat Hanh and wish you Happy Lives. Ho...