We are continually inspired by the life + work of That Nat Hahn. We look to him often in our pursuit to live a life of purpose. Here are just a few of our favortie quotes of his.

 

// We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the Earth. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.

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There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.

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The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.

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Our own message has to be our message // -Thich Nhat Hanh

Ordained as monk aged 16 in Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh soon envisioned a kind of engaged Buddhism that could respond directly to the needs of society. 

He was a prominent teacher and social activist in his home country before finding himself exiled for calling for peace. 

In the West he played a key role in introducing mindfulness and created mindful communities (sanghas) around the world. His teachings have impacted politicians, business leaders, activists, teachers and countless others. As he famously said " no mud, no lotus " he has offered us all the path to rise from the mud + bloom into a beautiful lotus flower.

* visit our YAXCHE MUSINGS page on the site to listen to the monks of Hahn's monastery in France chanting.