Engaged Buddism

“Buddhism has to do with your daily life, with your suffering and with the suffering of the people around you. You have to learn how to help a wounded child while still practicing mindful breathing. You should not allow yourself to get lost in action. Action should be meditation at the same time.”

Thich Nhat Hanh, who originated Engaged Buddhism, in an interview with John Malkin, June 2003, Shambhala Sun