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Thích Nhất Hạnh

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A ringing telephone can stir irritation and anxiety, a reminder that past actions shape present feelings. Thích Nhất Hạnh teaches walking meditation for its own sake, not for a destination. He also says compassion is a powerful energy that can transform suffering into happiness.

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Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, author and teacher who founded the Plum Village Tradition.

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He was a prolific poet and is often called the “father of mindfulness.” His work inspired many Western practitioners of Buddhism.

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