“Buddhism teaches us not to try to run away from suffering. You have to confront suffering. You have to look deeply into the nature of suffering in order to recognize its cause, the making of the suffering.”

Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist of the 20th and 21st centuries, Thich Nhat Hanh is best known for founding the Plum Village monastic community and promoting mindfulness as a path to personal and global healing. His teachings blend Zen meditation, engaged Buddhism, and accessible spiritual practice, emphasizing presence, compassion, and nonviolence in daily life.