Our Teacher

Thich Nhat Hanh

"Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered throughout the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. His key teaching is that through mindfulness, we can learn to live happily in the present moment -- the only way to truly develop peace, both in oneself and in the world." (Read more from Plum Village)

Martin Luther King, Jr. referred to Thich Nhat Hanh as an Apostle of peace and nonviolence, and nominated him

for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967.

Our Beloved Teacher Thay, Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, transitioned on January 2, 2022.

Photo taken by Cath Bolkcom (2011)