Thich Nhat Hanh, poetic peace activist and master of mindfulness, dies at 95

[mia]

Source: Reuters

Thich Nhat Hanh, the Zen Buddhist monk, poet and peace activist who in the 1960s came to prominence as an opponent of the Vietnam War, died on Saturday aged 95 surrounded by his followers in the temple where his spiritual journey began.

In a majestic body of works and public appearances spanning decades, Thich Nhat Hanh spoke in gentle yet powerful tones of the need to "walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet"....

Towards the height of the Vietnam War in the 1960s he met civil rights leader Martin Luther King, whom he persuaded to speak out against the conflict.

King called Thich Nhat Hanh "an apostle of peace and non-violence" and nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/thich-nhat-hanh-poetic-peace-activist-master-mindfulness-dies-95-2022-01-21/

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The "Ceremony on the Transition of Thich Nhat Hanh" is about to begin.

[Gilbert Moore]

1. Any Recommendations

Thich Nhat Hanh wrote many books. Does anyone have a favorite ?

Much thanks !

[Viz]

4. There is an anthology you might like

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh.

[IronLionZion]

5. I have "How to Love"

here's a good list

https://nerdycreator.com/bookclub/thich-nhat-hanh-books/

[Docreed2003]

11. "Peace is Every Step"

"No mud, No Lotus"
"Living Buddha, Living Christ"
"The Miracle of Mindfulness"

Those are some of my favorites

[caraher]

13. Start anywhere

The message is pretty consistent, the writing down-to-Earth.

Peace is Every Step and The Miracle of Mindfulness are a couple that spring to mind.

[Viz]

2. His work and words were so moving.

I recommend his writings and poems- full of love and peace.

[lordsummerisle]

6. Someone I aspired to be like

after reading a couple of his books back in the 70's.

[Evolve Dammit]

7. Such a beautiful man. I always wish I could attain his inspirations. "Loving speech."

[Hekate]

8. My husband and I have many of his books...

Cross gently, great soul.

[locks]

9. What a blessing this monk was

to so many peace protesters during the Vietnam War and all of his long life. His many books and words called out all of us to bring real peace and end violence and convinced Martin Luther King to begin his campaign against the Vietnam War. If only we had more peace activists today like Thich Nhat Hahn.

[Docreed2003]

10. Such a beautiful Ceremony

Thank you, truly, Mia for sharing this. It was truly special to feel a part of the community in celebrating his life.

[Hekate]

12. I have often thought what a profound gift to the West Thich Nhat Hanh & the Dalai Lama have been

Out of their sorrow and their exile from their homelands, their interpretations of Buddhism from their respective traditions have come to us at a pivotal moment in our history.

May we all recognize and benefit from this gift.

[PatrickforB]

14. Well, I won't say the traditional prayer for the dead, because I KNOW Thich Nut Han is

resting in peace. For sure.

He did a lot for all of us around mindfulness, and tried to cut through ridiculous dogmatic differences between various religions.