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'''Thich Nhat Hanh''' (1926- ) was born in [[Vietnam]] and trained in the [[Zen]] tradition. He has written over 100 [[Dharma]] books and has opened monasteries around the world. He started the Order of Interbeing which has a special emphasis on social engagement work (charities, environmentalism, anti-war). His tradition blends [[Zen]] with [[Theravada]] mindfulness and western psychology. He was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his work against wars. | '''Thich Nhat Hanh''' (1926- ) was born in [[Vietnam]] and trained in the [[Zen]] tradition. He has written over 100 [[Dharma]] books and has opened monasteries around the world. He started the Order of Interbeing which has a special emphasis on social engagement work (charities, environmentalism, anti-war). His tradition blends [[Zen]] with [[Theravada]] mindfulness and western psychology. He was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his work against wars. | ||
Revision as of 22:10, 7 October 2008
Thich Nhat Hanh (1926- ) was born in Vietnam and trained in the Zen tradition. He has written over 100 Dharma books and has opened monasteries around the world. He started the Order of Interbeing which has a special emphasis on social engagement work (charities, environmentalism, anti-war). His tradition blends Zen with Theravada mindfulness and western psychology. He was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his work against wars.