Sometimes called Thay, his books, teachings, and sayings have been widely popular in the West. Followed by presidents, diplomats, top executives, and celebrities, Thich Nhat Hanh has made the practices of mindfulness accessible to everyone, from almost any level of society.īorn as Nguy?n Xuân B?o on Octoin Central Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh entered the monastery at age 16.
When he graduated from Báo Qu?c Buddhist Academy, he began training in Mahayana Buddhism, as well as Vietnamese Thi?n. He was ordained as a Bhikkhu, or monk, in 1951 at the age of 25. Thich Nhat Hanh was a man who loved to learn as much as he loved to teach. Aside from studying science at Saigon University, he was able to attend the Princeton Theological Seminary and also became a lecturer at Columbia University. He was fluent in five other languages (including English, French, and Sanskrit) aside from Vietnamese.
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This he used to his full advantage as he helped translate his books. With over 100 titles, some of the most recommended include: The Miracle of Mindfulness, Peace is Every Step, You Are Here, Making Space, The Blooming of a Lotus, Happiness, and The Art of Living.Ĭonsidered to be ‘one of the most significant spiritual leaders of our times’, Thich Nhat Hanh was more than Buddhist monk. He was a peace activist, an author, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition.
The Plum Village Tradition was one of the first monastic communities founded by Thay in the southwest of France. As a school for Buddhism, the approach is somewhat modern in that it combines elements from Zen and Theravada. Here, people can learn mindfulness through daily practices, such as: breathing, sitting meditation, listening to a bell, etc. One of the reasons why Thay’s concept of mindfulness quickly spread worldwide was because it was simple. Unlike other teachings, there are no rigorous trainings involved, and one is not required to believe in a particular organization or deity. It also still follows the core philosophy of Buddhism, which is compassion. While Thich Nhat Hanh and his teachings grew in popularity outside of his home country, back in Vietnam, his ways started to court controversy. When the Vietnam War escalated in 1966, he left to talk to other nations about peace. In 2005, he was allowed to go back to teach and publish his books. This drew critics who considered his stand on ‘not taking sides’ an insult to those who were fighting against the abuses of the government.
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