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To meditate is to sit down on the bank of the river of sensations and identify each sensation as it arises. – Thich Nhat Hanh. @thichnhathanhquotecollective #thay #thaysaid #thichnhathanhquotecollective #thichnhathanh #buddhistquotes #thichnhathanhquotes

When we come home to the present moment, we become aware of our body, and all of our tension is released. Everyone can practice paying attention to their breath, perhaps repeating these words, “Breathing in, I am aware of my body. … Continue reading →

At the moment of his awakening at the foot of the Bodhi tree, the Buddha declared, “How strange! All beings possess the capacity to be awakened, to understand, to love, to be free, yet they allow themselves to be carried … Continue reading →

Sometimes it is better not to talk about art by using the word “art”.  If we just act with awareness and integrity, our art will flower, and we don’t have to talk about it at all. – Thich Nhat Hanh. @thichnhathanhquotecollective #thay … Continue reading →

Mindfulness of breathing can help us relax and bring peace to our body.  We take care of our body first. We can take care of our mind later. – Thich Nhat Hanh. @thichnhathanhquotecollective #thaysaid #zen #thichnhathanhquotecollective #peace #thichnhathanh #mindfulness #breathing … Continue reading →

My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand. – Thich Nhat Hanh. @thichnhathanhquotecollective #thay #thaysaid #thichnhathanhquotecollective #thichnhathanh #buddhistquotes #thichnhathanhquotes

If we practice the art of mindful living together, we can see that the other person, like us, has both flowers and compost inside, and we accept this. Our practice is to water the flowerness in her, and not bring … Continue reading →