Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet, and peace advocate whose writings introduced mindfulness and engaged Buddhism to a broad international audience. Ordained as a monk in his youth, he later became known for teaching practical methods of mindful breathing, meditation, compassionate communication, and peaceful living. During the Vietnam War, he promoted nonviolent approaches to suffering and social conflict and spent many years living outside Vietnam. He helped establish the Plum Village tradition, a Buddhist community and network of practice centers associated with his teachings. Across numerous books and talks, Thich Nhat Hanh presented Buddhist ideas in accessible language, often emphasizing awareness of the present moment, compassion, interconnection, and the cultivation of peace in everyday life.
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