禅Thích Nhất Hạnh

proverb

Deep Listening

Modern

Traditionally attributed

Text

Listen with the ear of the heart. The other person is speaking from a wound you cannot see; if you hear only the words, you will quarrel with the bandage.

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Attribution

Lineage: Plum Village

By Thích Nhất Hạnh

Sources

  • contentThe Miracle of Mindfulness

    Thích Nhất Hạnh

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