News from Plum Village in France, “Our beloved teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away peacefully at [the Vietnamese temple where he trained as a young monk] at 00:00hrs on 22nd January, 2022 at the age of 95″.[1]
“We invite our global spiritual family to take a few moments to be still, to come back to our mindful breathing, as we together hold Thay in our hearts in peace and loving gratitude for all he has offered the world.”
For more: obituary in Tricycle and life story in Lion’s Roar. From me: His teachings — so rich and simple — continue to infuse my being with every day. May his own words express my deep admiration, “The wave does not need to die to become water. She is already water.”[2]
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[1] International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. [2] The heart of Buddha’s teachings: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation, p. 112.
I am so moved by the loss of this beloved teacher. He is by far the biggest influence in my spiritual life. His books centre me every time. I also love the Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu, who also sadly passed last month. Their teachings will live on, however…
I am so moved by the loss of this beloved teacher. He is by far the biggest influence in my spiritual life. His books centre me every time. I also love the Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu, who also sadly passed last month. Their teachings will live on, however…