Thích Nấht Hạnh

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, 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.

He authored numerous books on Buddhism and mindfulness, gaining international recognition for his teachings on peace and compassion.

His work bridged Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, making Buddhist principles accessible to a global audience.