When did Thich Nhat Hanh live?

Thich Nhat Hanh was born in 1926 and died in 2022.

Where was Thich Nhat Hanh from?

Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese philosopher of the Contemporary era.

What philosophical movements is Thich Nhat Hanh associated with?

Thich Nhat Hanh was associated with Buddhism.

How many quotes are attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh?

There are 15 attributed quotations from Thich Nhat Hanh in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.

Thich Nhat Hanh 1926 – 2022

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926 – 2022) was a Vietnamese philosopher of the Contemporary era, associated with Buddhism.

Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, peace activist, and one of the most influential teachers of contemporary engaged Buddhism. His leadership of the Buddhist Peace Delegation during the Vietnam War, his founding of the School of Youth for Social Service, and his decades-long exile in France, where he established the Plum Village monastic community, made him a global figure of mindful and nonviolent practice. His many short books, including The Miracle of Mindfulness, Being Peace, and Living Buddha, Living Christ, brought the practice of mindfulness, the doctrine of interbeing, and the engaged Buddhist tradition to a worldwide audience.

Key facts

Nationality: Vietnamese
Era: Contemporary
Movements: Buddhism

Selected quotes

“Peace is every step.”
When I was in Vietnam, so many of our villages were being bombed. Along with my monastic brothers and sisters, I had to decide what to do. Should we continue to practice in our monasteries, or should we leave the meditation halls in order to help the people who were suffering under the bombs? After careful reflection, we decided to do both—to go out and help people and to do so in mindfulness. We
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves.”
The Miracle of Mindfulness (1999)
Attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh:

“Interbeing is the truth that nothing is by itself; everything inter-is with everything else.”
“Smiling is the most basic kind of peace work.”
Being Peace
Attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh:

“If you are not in the present moment, you are nowhere at all.”

Read all Thich Nhat Hanh quotes

Frequently asked about Thich Nhat Hanh

When did Thich Nhat Hanh live?: Thich Nhat Hanh was born in 1926 and died in 2022.
Where was Thich Nhat Hanh from?: Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese philosopher of the Contemporary era.
What philosophical movements is Thich Nhat Hanh associated with?: Thich Nhat Hanh was associated with Buddhism.
What was Thich Nhat Hanh known for?: Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, peace activist, and one of the most influential teachers of contemporary engaged Buddhism.
How many quotes are attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh?: There are 15 attributed quotations from Thich Nhat Hanh in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.