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Thich Nhat Hanh

Vietnamese monastic and peace activist
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet and teacher, who founded the Plum Village Tradition, historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of... Wikipedia
Born: October 11, 1926, Hue, Vietnam
Died: January 22, 2022 (age 95 years), Tu Hieu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam
Based in: Plum Village Monastery
Dharma names: Phùng Xuân, Điệu Sung
Known for: Engaged Buddhism, father of the mindfulness movement