At Home In The World: Stories and Essential Teachings From A Monk's Life

Our true home is the present moment, whatever is happening right here and right now. Our true home is a place without discrimination, a place without hatred. Our true home is the place where we are no longer seeking anything, no longer yearning for anything, no longer regretting anything. When we return to right here and right now with the energy o

When we walk, we’re not walking alone. Our parents and ancestors are walking with us. They’re present in every cell of our bodies. So each step that brings us healing and happiness also brings healing and happiness to our parents and ancestors.

During the time you eat a tangerine, eating the tangerine is the most important thing in your life.

Trees are like our older brothers and sisters. We need to take care of them and treat them with great respect. Be as loyal to them as you would be to your dearest friends and family members.

it. So I lay in bed, and just breathed in and out, becoming the cedars and my breath. I felt much better, but I still couldn’t sleep. Finally I imagined a delightful Vietnamese child nicknamed Little Bamboo. She came to Plum Village when she was two years old, and she was so cute that everyone wanted to hold her in their arms, especially the childr

When I am healthy, I like to jog at least twice a day. I practice mindful jogging and mindful raking.

Time is no longer money. Time is peace; time is life.

“Let’s say that I imitate the apple juice when I sit; that is closer to the truth.”

love is another name for understanding.