When reality is perceived in its nature of ultimate perfection, the practitioner has reached a level of wisdom called non-discrimination mind - a wondrous communion in which there is no longer any distinction made between subject and object. Nhat Hanh More Quotes by Nhat Hanh More Quotes From Nhat Hanh May our heart's garden of awakening bloom with hundreds of flowers. Nhat Hanh garden flower heart Forgiveness will not be possible until compassion is born in your heart. Nhat Hanh forgiveness letting-go heart Our own lives are the instruments with which we experiment with truth. Nhat Hanh experiments instruments Let us not be afraid of decreasing. It is like the moon, we see the moon increasing and decreasing, but it is always the moon. Nhat Hanh nature moon wisdom Meditation is to be aware of what is going on in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and in the world. Nhat Hanh meditation mind feelings Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. Nhat Hanh tea-drinking time inspirational The way we live our daily lives is what most effects the situation of the world. If we can change our daily lives, then we can change our governments and can change the world. Our president and governments are us. They reflect our lifestyle and our way of thinking. The way we hold a cup of tea, pick up the newspaper or even use toilet paper are directly related to peace. Nhat Hanh government peace thinking In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change. Nhat Hanh business change sides We really have to understand the person we want to love. If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. If we only think of ourselves, if we know only our own needs and ignore the needs of the other person, we cannot love. Nhat Hanh buddhist love thinking Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice... No one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out. Nhat Hanh given practice steps 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. Nhat Hanh buddhist eye love Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people, animals, plants, and minerals. I am determined not to kill, not to let others kill, and not to support any act of killing in the world, in my thinking, and in my way of life. Nhat Hanh buddhist animal thinking Sometimes you have a flash of insight, but it's not strong enough to survive. Therefore in the practice of Buddhism, samadhi is the power to maintain insight alive in every moment, so that every speech, every word, every act will bear the nature of that insight. It is a question of cleaning. And you clean better if you are surrounded by those who are practicing exactly the same. Nhat Hanh buddhism strong practice Earth will be safe when we feel in us enough safety. Nhat Hanh safety enough earth The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy. Nhat Hanh buddhist strong philosophy The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21) Nhat Hanh buddhist meditation peace When we enter the present moment deeply, our regrets and sorrows disappear, and we discover life with all its wonders. Nhat Hanh regret sorrow wonder With negative energy you can make the positive energy. A flower will become compost someday, but if you know how to transform the compost back into the flower, then you don't have to worry. You don't have to worry about your anger because you know how to handle it - to embrace, to recognize, and to transform it. So this is what is possible. Nhat Hanh positive-energy flower worry Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment. Nhat Hanh life-changing joy peace Listening to and understanding our inner sufferings will resolve most of the problems we encounter. Nhat Hanh understanding suffering listening