Compassion on deep ecology

When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over.

Quote: Thich Nhat Hanh; "We need to consume in such a way that keeps our compassion alive. Reducing consumption is the way to reduce violence toward ourselves and the Earth."

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“We need to consume in such a way that keeps our compassion alive. Reducing consumption is the way to reduce violence toward ourselves and the Earth.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Source: The World We Have (2008)

Quote: Thich Nhat Hanh; "When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you do not blame the lettuce. In the same way, do not blame yourself or others. Nourish conditions for growth."

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you do not blame the lettuce. In the same way, do not blame yourself or others. Nourish conditions for growth.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Source: Peace Is Every Step (1992)