Karma and Continuation
According to the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, every moment is a moment of rebirth.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. He was a pioneer of engaged Buddhism, founded the Plum Village sangha, and popularized mindfulness around the world. He authored over 100 books, founded nine monasteries and dozens of affiliated dharma centers, and inspired thousands of mindfulness communities. This renowned teacher died on January 22, 2022. Read more about him in this obituary and reflections from students, and explore his many teachings.
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