
Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Who was Thích Nhất Hạnh?
Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist who popularized mindfulness meditation in the West and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Thích Nhất Hạnh (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong | — | — |