You only need to dwell peacefully in your in-breath and out-breath for a short while, and you will begin to restore stability and peace within yourself. ~Tich Nhat Hanh @LowlandZen.bsky.social

Some say that Zen is too simple to make a real difference.

Trust the process.

“You only need to dwell peacefully in your in-breath and out-breath for a short while, and you will begin to restore stability and peace within yourself.”
~Tich Nhat Hanh

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Meditation is being aware of what's going on: in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and in the world. ~Tich Nhat Hanh @LowlandZen.bsky.social

This past week has been a tough one; I’ve had a close relative spend time in hospital to undergo an operation, and another who resides in the Middle East has been subject to some pretty frightening circumstances.

Meditation has been my refuge.

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Zen circle with caption: Our aim is to transform the suffering in our heart, and to offer happiness to our family and those around us. Our happiness multiplies exponentially when we see that we can bring happiness to those around us. ~Tich Nhat Hanh

Transforming our own suffering has the immense benefit of positively transforming the lives of those around us; when we model this inner work, we implicitly empower others around us to do the same.

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Zen circle with caption inside that’s reads: We should live our daily life in such a way that the living Dharma inhabits us in every moment. Brushing our teeth, taking a shower, cooking our breakfast—we do these things so that the living Dharma is with us all the time. ~Tich Nhat Hanh

I practice mindfulness whilst washing my hands at work. Those extra moments spent handwashing are a great way to ground yourself, and not get swept up with the hustle & bustle, or workplace drama.

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Stopping is the basic Buddhist practice of meditation. You stop running. You stop struggling. You allow yourself to rest, to heal, to calm. - Thich Nhat Hanh

Stopping is the basic Buddhist practice of meditation. You stop running. You stop struggling.
You allow yourself to rest, to heal, to calm.
~𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩

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Image of 4 people of different ethnicity with the caption: “Everyone’s tears are salty, and everyone’s blood is red.” – Buddha (as quoted by Thích Nhất Hạnh, Old Paths White Clouds)

Beneath all the surface differences people fixate on, we’re built from the same stuff.

“𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝.”
– 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘩𝘢 (𝘢𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩í𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩ấ𝘵 𝘏ạ𝘯𝘩, 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘴)

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An image of bare woodland trees; there is a carpet of dry crisp leaves on the ground.

Today I am reminded, that although the leaf falls from the tree, the same leaf transforms on the ground to provide nourishment to the tree.
The leaf lives on, just in another form 🪷

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“Why do we commit ourselves to only one idea of happiness? If we let go of that idea, happiness will come to us from every direction."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

Find happines in simple things; raindrops in a stream, a warm sunrise, or slowing washing your hands.

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Show Compassion "Those who are without compassion cannot see what is seen with the eyes of compassion." ~Thich Nhat Hanh @LowlandZen.bsky.social

To nurture a more compassionate world, begin by embodying compassion yourself.  Become the change you wish to see.

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Hatred grew from ideas, thoughts and words, to what became Auschwitz’s horror.

The Plum Village teachings remind us: speak kindly, listen deeply, honour life, and live responsibly.

Mindfulness guards against such dehumanisation.

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A powerful piece of writing which captures the very essence of loving speech, equanimity and non-violence.

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Zen circle with caption inside: Everyone is capable of drinking their water mindfully. ~Tich Nhat Hanh

Notice each sip of water—body, mind and breath aligned—so the act becomes conscious, focused awareness rather than a mere mouth motion.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲.
~𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩

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You may think that a smile is nothing, but it's a lot. ~Tich Nhat Hanh @LowlandZen.bsky.social |

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞

A genuine smile lifts those around you, turning a rough day into a brighter one. Each mindful breath, calm step, and smile becomes an act of liberation, spreading peace and positivity throughout your everyday life.

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“𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝖾 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗌𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝗐𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗅𝗒 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝖿 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗉𝖺𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇.”

~𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘩𝘢’𝘴 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 (2000)

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Zen circle with caption inside: We can do the same things we always do— walking, sitting, working, eating and so on—but with mindful awareness of each action ~Tich Nhat Hanh @LowlandZen.bsky.social

We don’t need to set aside a unique time to be mindful every day; practice where you are.

𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘥o—𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘰𝘯—𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

~𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘩, 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘐𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

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Image of a historic church with a large bare tree that has lots of bird nests big up in it. Caption reads: Enjoy the sunshine, the birds, the trees, and the many beauties Nong the way. ~Thich Nhat Hanh, Living Buddha, Living Christ(2008) @LowlandZen.bsky.social

When you set out on a walk—no matter how hurried you feel—pause for a breath. Let the present moment unfold, and savor the world that is right in front of you.

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Let Mindfulness Shine Mindfulness is like the sun. It only has to shine its light to do its work. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

This morning’s mindfulness practice involved receiving the beautiful Plum Village guided meditation:

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 -‘𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐈’
~𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘏𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘕𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘮)

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Zen circle with caption inside: Through simple practices like walking, breathing, or smiling, we touch the beauty of life with mindfulness. ~Tich Nhat Hanh @LowlandZen.bsky.social |

Make this present moment the most wonderful moment of your life; the present moment is the only moment we can live in.

Draw attention to your breath; slowly count your steps as you walk; or look at the sky and smile.

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Whatever comes our way, we will rebuild.

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"Para construir un puente de
verdad tenemos primero que
destruir el puente de las ilusiones."

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Impermanencia maestro Thich

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