Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet and teacher who founded the Plum Village Tradition. He is historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of mindfulness", Nhất Hạnh was a major influence on Western practices of Buddhism.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Author details
- Born:
- Oct. 11, 1926
- Died:
- Jan. 22, 2022
