Stepping into Freedom Quotes

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
― Thich Nhat Hang, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“The Buddha has taught that body and mind are one. In order to go far on your monastic path, you need to know how to take care of your body.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“The monastic robe and eating bowl are as close to a monastic as wings are to a bird. Take them everywhere you go.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“Do not sit by while others are working. Do not avoid heavy work or seek light work. Do not covet the work of others or compare your work with others. Do not take on work beyond your capacity or state of health.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“If you are fortunate enough to be more successful on the path of practice than your brother or sister in the Dharma, find skillful and humble ways to help that person.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“Without the qualities of solidity, freedom, peace, and joy, fine manners are not really fine manners. They are just a camouflage called "false Zen" (a false sign of meditation practice).”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“When you abstain from eating and drinking animal products, fewer animals are slaughtered, and you contribute less to climate degradation.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“Part of the beauty of the monastic life lies in the ability to live simply with few desires and to consume only what you need.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

“Protecting life is the primary obligation of someone who has the bodhisattva ideal.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training