Thich Nhat Hanh

Invite Fresh Aims and Wild, Transforming Light

Finally, windows are easier to open together. In Plum Village, bells of mindfulness invite collective pauses so the whole community inhales the same bright moment. Thich Nhat Hanh often taught that “the next Buddha may be a sangha” (see Lion’s Roar profiles of his teachings), suggesting awakening is collaborative. In supportive company, fresh aims stay fresh, and wild light finds many panes to enter—spreading warmth room by room. [...]

Breath, Awareness, and Compassion in Everyday Work

Finally, compassion-guided work scales outward. The Order of Interbeing’s mindfulness trainings encourage responsible consumption and non-harm in economic choices—reminding us that products carry the lives and landscapes that made them. Thich Nhat Hanh’s Love Letter to the Earth (2013) frames ecological action as intimate relationship, not ideology. Thus, breathing and noticing at the personal level become ethical stances in supply chains, hiring, design, and policy. As individual hands act with care, collective systems bend toward well-being, and the simple arc—breathe, notice, act compassionately—becomes a social craft. [...]

When You Deem Yourself Worthy, Happiness Becomes Boundless – Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh, a renowned Zen master and spiritual leader, often teaches that enlightenment and happiness stem from within, where self-worth plays a critical role in achieving lasting contentment. [...]

To Do Anything At All Is To Make A Choice — Thich Nhat Hanh

As a prominent Buddhist monk and teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh emphasizes the importance of awareness and intentionality. His teachings reflect the Buddhist understanding that choices, intentions, and actions are integral to living a mindful, compassionate life. [...]

The Present Moment Is Filled with Joy and Happiness - Thich Nhat Hanh

As a renowned Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote aligns with the principles of Buddhism that stress the importance of mindfulness and presence. His teachings often center around inner peace, mindfulness, and compassion. [...]

Your Actions Are Your Only True Belongings — Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teaches that actions spring from our thoughts and intentions. In Buddhist philosophy, karma is the concept that actions have consequences, shaping our future and enlightenment path. [...]

Walk as If You Are Kissing the Earth with Your Feet - Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist, has written extensively on mindfulness and peace. His teachings often bridge Eastern spiritual practices with Western mindfulness techniques. [...]