Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is known as both a Zen teacher and a teacher, writer, poet, researcher, social activist, and peace advocate. He has written more than 100 books, of which more than 40 are in English, with some outstanding works such as The Old Road with White Clouds, The Miracle of Awakening, Happiness in Hand, Buddha in Me, God in Me. ..
1. People will always suffer from being stuck in different personal opinions. Only when we are free from these views will we be free and happy.
2. Understanding the pain of others is the greatest gift you can give them. Understanding is another name for love. If you can’t understand, you can’t love.
3. Happiness is being yourself. You don’t need to be acknowledged by others. You just have to admit it yourself.
4. An angry person is not able to deal with his grief. They are the first victim of that grief, and you are the second. Understanding this, compassion will flourish in the heart and anger will disappear. Don’t punish them, instead, say something, do something to ease the grief.
5. Every morning I wake up smiling and twenty-four hours of happiness will be right in front of my eyes. I vow to live the full meaning of every second and see everything with loving eyes.
6. We always suffer because of prejudices and contradictions. When we look at life with more open eyes, we will be free, peaceful and no longer suffering.
7. Sometimes joy brings a smile. But sometimes, it’s the smile that brings joy.
8. Because you are alive, anything is possible.
9. Each of us should ask ourselves: What do I really want? Become the number 1 success? Or simply happy people? To be successful, you may have to sacrifice your happiness. You can become a victim of success, but you can never be a victim of happiness.
10. Silence is key. We need silence just as we need air, like a tree needs sunlight. If our mind is always filled with calculations and worries, we cannot find a space for ourselves.
11. Letting go will bring us freedom, and freedom is the only condition of happiness.
12. The seeds of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until all the suffering is gone to allow yourself to be happy.
13. We need to learn how to rest and relax. It helps to prevent disease and reduce stress. It helps us to have a clear mind to focus on solving problems.
14. Hope is very important. It makes the present less harsh. If we hope that tomorrow will be better, we will endure today’s hardships.
15. Every idea you think in your head, every word you say, everything you do bears your own stamp.