Thích Nhất Hạnh

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, poet, and teacher whose work made mindfulness accessible to international audiences. He developed engaged Buddhism, linking meditation with compassionate social action, and founded the School of Youth and Social Service during the Vietnam War. After years of exile, he established Plum Village in France, which became the center of a global community dedicated to mindful living, peace, and ethical practice.