Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation that helps realise your ideal of compassion.
Nhat HanhRead
Mindful time spent with the person we love is the fullest expression of true love and real generosity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love is best expressed through quality time and generosity towards loved ones.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being present and mindful when spending time with loved ones. It suggests that genuine love and generosity are manifested in the quality of time shared, rather than material gifts or superficial gestures. In essence, it's a reminder that our attention and presence are the most valuable offerings we can give to those we care about.
Themes
MindfulnessLoveGenerosityQuality TimeRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to highlight the importance of being present in a marriage.
More from Nhat Hanh
All quotes βI have lost my smile, but don't worry. The dandelion has it.
Nhat HanhRead
I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice.
Nhat HanhRead
Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people, animals, plants, and minerals. I am determined not to kill, not to let others kill, and not to support any act of killing in the world, in my thinking, and in my way of life.
Nhat HanhRead
The therapist does not treat patients by simply giving them another set of beliefs. He or she tries to help them see which kinds of ideas and beliefs have led to their suffering. Many patients want to get rid of their painful feelings, but they do not want to get rid of their beliefs, the viewpoints that are the very roots of their feelings.
Nhat HanhRead
Scientists tell us that we have enough technology to save our planet. . . . Yet we don't take advantage of this new technology. . . . The technological has to work hand-in-hand with the spiritual. Our spiritual life is the element that can bring about the energies of peace, calm, brotherhood, understanding, and compassion. Without that, our planet doesn't stand a chance.
Nhat HanhRead
Similar quotes
God knows I wanted love... but the moment I had to choose between the man I loved and my dresses... I chose the dresses
Coco ChanelRead
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be_x000D_ _x000D_ And so I put this on my life_x000D_ _x000D_ Nobody or nothing will ever come between us_x000D_ _x000D_ And I promise I'll give my life
Jay-ZRead
I will not be sworn but love may transform me to an oyster
William ShakespeareRead
Love is a command, not just a feeling. Somehow, in the romantic world of music and theater we have made love to be what it is not. We have so mixed it with beauty and charm and sensuality and contact that we have robbed it of its higher call of cherishing and nurturing.
Ravi ZachariasRead
I have been overcome by the beauty and richness of our life together, those early mornings setting out, those evenings gleaming with rivers and lakes below us, still holding the last light.
Anne Morrow LindberghRead
I pray you, do not fall in love with me, for I am falser than vows made in wine.
William ShakespeareRead