Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.
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About Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh was a 20th-century Vietnamese buddhist monk and activist. Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet, and teacher, who founded the Plum Village Tradition, historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of mindfulness", Nhất Hạnh was a major influence on Western practices of Buddhism. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
  • Peace — The pursuit of harmony, reconciliation, and inner calm
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice

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