Thich Nhat Hanh

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, and peace activist.

Born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, he joined a Zen monastery at 16 and was ordained in 1949.

He lived in exile in France for many years.

Thích Nhất Hạnh was considered a highly influential figure in Zen Buddhism, particularly in the Lâm Tế (Vietnamese Rinzai) Thiền lineage.

His teachings emphasized mindfulness, peace, and compassionate communication.

He authored numerous books on Buddhism and mindfulness, gaining international recognition for his work in promoting peace and interfaith dialogue.

His approach to Buddhism made complex concepts accessible to Western audiences.