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| Thích Nhất Hạnh |
Thích Nhất Hạnh (born October
11, 1926) is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace
activist who now lives in France where he was in exile for many years. Born
Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, Thích Nhất Hạnh joined a Zen (Vietnamese:
Thiền) monastery at the age of 16, and studied Buddhism as a
novitiate. Upon his ordination as a monk in 1949, he assumed the Dharma name
Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích is an honorary
family name used by all Vietnamese monks and nuns, meaning that they are part
of the Shakya (Shakyamuni Buddha) clan. He is often considered the most
influential living figure in the lineage of Lâm Tế
(Vietnamese Rinzai) Thiền, and perhaps also in Zen
Buddhism as a whole.
He was awarded the Courage of Conscience award
in 1991, has published more than 100 books, including more than 40 in English
and has been featured in many films, including The Power of Forgiveness.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thich_Nhat_Hanh
“When another
person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and
his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help.
That's the message he is sending.”― Thich Nhat Hanh
From Northern Ireland to Beirut to Ground Zero,
featuring Elie Wiesel, Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Moore, Marianne Williamson,
James Forbes and others, The
POWER of FORGIVENESS explores
the challenges and reveals how forgiveness can transform your life.
“
We are here
to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
