He has written more than 100 books, including the 1995 best-seller "Living Buddha, Living Christ".
Now, let's read through some of Thich Nhat Hanh sayings and wise words below:
“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.”
"Life is available only in the present. That is why we should walk in such a way that every step can bring us to the here and the now."
“Life can be found only in the present moment. The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.”
"People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar."
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor."
"Because you are alive, everything is possible."
"Life is available only in the present moment."
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”
“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.”
"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. That's the message he is sending."
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”
"Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today."
"Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice... No one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out."
"Enlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If you breathe in and are aware that you are alive—that you can touch the miracle of being alive—then that is a kind of enlightenment."
"Many people are alive but don't touch the miracle of being alive."
"People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore."
"When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?"
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”