Description: (Buddhist monk and peace activist who has founded dozens of schools and universities and has published over 100 books.)
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, author, poet, and teacher. He founded the Plum Village Tradition, known for its influence on engaged Buddhism. Nhất Hạnh co-founded the School of Youth for Social Services and created the Order of Interbeing. Exiled for opposing the war, he established monasteries and practice centers globally. Nhất Hạnh advocated for deep listening in conflict resolution and promoted awareness of interconnected environments for peace, popularizing the term "engaged Buddhism."