The Economic Times

Spiritual Lesson of the day by Thich Nhat Hanh: The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to present moment, we cannot be...; Vietnamese monks lesson on finding peace in the now

Thich Nhat Hanh is attributed with the quote, The past is gone, the future is not yet here, reminding us to return to the present moment. The Vietnamese monks teaching highlights how regrets and worries can pull attention away from life as it unfolds. By practising mindfulness through breathing, walking, eating or listening, we can reconnect with ourselves and find greater peace.