“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but do not wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh · Happiness quote

Zen master · 1926 – 2022

Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist who popularized mindfulness in the West; nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr.

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