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“To Prepare for Reentry into Society”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: Meditation is not to get out of society,  To escape from society,  But to prepare for reentry into society. 

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“Do Not Lose Yourself”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: Do not lose yourself in dispersion and in your surroundings.  Learn to practice breathing in order to regain composure of body and mind, To practice mindfulness,  And to develop concentration and understanding. 

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“Go Out and Share with Others”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: After two weeks,  The Buddha realized he had to get up from his seat Under the Bodhi Tree and share his understanding  And compassion with other people. 

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“Transcend from All Anxiety and Sorrow”

The Wonderful Buddhist Monk “Thich Nhat Hanh” said: During retreats, from time to time a Bell Master invites the bell to sound, Silently reciting this poem first: Body, speech, and mind in perfect oneness, I send my heart along with … Continue reading

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“Letting Go is Freedom”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: Letting go gives us freedom, And freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – Anger, Anxiety, or Possessions We Cannot Be Free

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“Live Your Ideal of Peace”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to human beings and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation which helps realize your ideal of … Continue reading

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“Speak With Compassionate Understanding”

The Great Buddhist Monk… Thich Nhat Hanh said: We should speak constructively, in our speech we can try not to cause misunderstanding, hatred, or jealousy, rather to increase understanding and mutual acceptance.

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“Healing Society”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: I think that our society is a difficult place to live. If we are not careful, we can become uprooted, and once uprooted, we cannot help change society and make it more livable. Meditation is a … Continue reading

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“Be Mindful Making Tea”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: Prepare a pot of tea to serve a guest or to drink yourself. Do each movement slowly, in mindfulness. Do not let one detail of your movements go by without being mindful of it. Know that … Continue reading

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“Protect Life”

Thich Nhat Hanh said: Do not kill. Do not let others kill. Find whatever means possible to protect life and prevent war.  

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