15 Best Mindfulness Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh
I enjoy learning from mindfulness quotes by meditation teachers. One such teacher is Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He is a poet and peace activist, revered around the world for his powerful teachings on mindfulness and peace. I have his books and also attended his talk when he came to Singapore some years ago.
What I find appealing is the simplicity of his teachings. He draws on nature to impart his insights, for instance. While quotes do not usually comprise of a lot of words, what he says is enough for us to reflect upon. They offer amazing life lessons.
The following are some of my favourite mindfulness quotes and in no particular order by him…
15 Best Mindfulness Quotes Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #1: Every Feeling is a Field of Energy
“Every feeling is a field of energy. A pleasant feeling is an energy which can nourish. Irritation is a feeling which can destroy. Under the light of awareness, the energy of irritation can be transformed into an energy which can nourishes.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #2: Never Miss an Opportunity to Engage with Life
“Each minute we spend worrying about the future and regretting the past is a minute we miss in our appointment with life – a missed opportunity to engage life and to see that each moment gives us the chance to change for the better, to experience peace and joy.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #3: Breathing In and Out, I am Aware
“Breathing in, I am aware that I am breathing in. Breathing out, I am aware that I am breathing out. Breathing in, I am grateful for this moment. Breathing out, I smile Breathing in, I am aware of the preciousness of this day. Breathing out, I vow to live deeply in this day.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #4: The Sufferer Needs Help and Compassion
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #5: What It Means to Be Beautiful
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #6: Live Fully in Each Moment
“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #7: The True Miracle
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child – our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #8: Enlightenment is Ever-Growing
“Enlightenment is growing all the time. It is not something that happens once and is then complete.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #9: True Love Always Brings Joy
“True love always brings joy to ourselves and to the one we love. If our love does not bring joy to both of us, it is not true love.” Thich Naht Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #10: Love is Presence
“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #11: Breathe Out Anger
“Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #12: Abandon Your Judgments
“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #13: Print Peace and Serenity on Earth
“We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the Earth. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #14: Awaken from Illusion of Separation
“We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” Thich Naht Hanh
Mindfulness Quote #15: Keep Your Body Healthy
A Reminder for Mindfulness
Reading mindfulness quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh reminds me to center myself in the present moment. I find them rather therapeutic. Putting his quotes in picturesque images is also my way of honoring his teachings.
Which is your favorite mindfulness quote?
Wishing you love and abundance always,
Evelyn Lim
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