When you understand the roots of anger in yourself and in the other, your mind will enjoy true peace, joy and lightness
Nhat HanhSilence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn't mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you're truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence.
Nhat HanhMachine thinking is the opposite of mindfulness. If we're really engaged in mindfulness when walking along the path to the village, then we will consider the act of each step we take as an infinite wonder, and a joy will open our hearts like a flower, enabling us to enter the world of reality.
Nhat HanhArtists have to show us what is not going well within the person and within the society, not try to cover it up.
Nhat Hanh