A number of Buddhist teachers, leaders, centers, and organizations took to social media to share tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh following his death on January 22.
Thich Nhat Hanh. Photo by Duc.
Following the death of the great Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away January 22 at the age of 95, a number of Buddhist teachers, thinkers, centers, and organizations took to social media to offer tribute to the beloved teacher.
Nhat Hanh died in his home country of Vietnam at Tu Hieu Temple in the city of Hue. Known as “the father of mindfulness,” Nhat Hanh made a global impact as a teacher, author, activist, and founder of the Engaged Buddhism movement. Memorial services are being livestreamed by his practice community, Plum Village in the days to come.
Here, we’ve rounded up a selection of tributes shared by Buddhist teachers, centers, and organizations responding to news of his death. Plum Village is also sharing tribute posts and articles about Nhat Hanh’s death on their live blog.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Posted by Thich Nhat Hanh on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Jack Kornfield
Thich Nhat Hanh, beloved teacher and friend, monk and visionary died today at 95.
He was and is one of the greatest…Posted by Jack Kornfield on Friday, January 21, 2022
Mushim Patricia Ikeda
Ceremony on the Transition of Thich Nhat Hanh – Deer Park Monastery online 7 to 8:30pm tonight Pacific time Jan 21…
Posted by Mushim Patricia Ikeda on Friday, January 21, 2022
Wangmo Dixey
Gratitude dear Venerable Thich Naht Hanh for your tireless dedication to bringing the teachings of the Dharma to the…
Posted by Wangmo Dixey on Friday, January 21, 2022
Chade-Meng Tan
Our beloved Thay has passed.
Thay personifies mindfulness more than anybody else I have ever met. There is, however, a…
Posted by Chade-Meng Tan on Friday, January 21, 2022
Kaira Jewel Lingo
Celebrating my dear teacher’s completed life, Thay, Thich Nhat Hanh. Dear teacher, thank you for showing me the way in…
Posted by Kaira Jewel Lingo on Friday, January 21, 2022
Michael Craft
IN MEMORY OF VEN. THICH NHAT HANH
(1926-2022)To remember poet, activist and Zen master Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh is to…
Posted by Michael Craft on Friday, January 21, 2022
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Our hearts touch all of those who felt the compassion and wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, beloved Zen teacher, peace activist…
Posted by Spirit Rock Meditation Center on Friday, January 21, 2022
Dr. Sará Yafah King
Lama Tsultrium Allione
With a deep bow of gratitude for all Thay brought to the world, mindfulness and peace, a love of children, and engaged…
Posted by Lama Tsultrim Allione on Friday, January 21, 2022
San Francisco Zen Center
With deep reverence and appreciation for his life and teachings, we offer 108 bells and 9 bows to Thich Nhat Hanh, who has been a good friend of SFZC, and a mentor and teacher for many.
Posted by San Francisco Zen Center on Friday, January 21, 2022
Roshi Joan Halifax
Beloved teacher the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh has passed from this world. At Upaya right now are close students of his,…
Posted by Joan Halifax on Friday, January 21, 2022
InsightLA
Thích Nhât Hanh, dear to many in the mindfulness and meditation community, has rested in peacefully at the age of 95. As…
Posted by InsightLA on Friday, January 21, 2022
Trudy Goodman
In his book, At Home in the World, published in 2016, Thich Nhat Hanh addressed his inevitable death. He wrote:
"This…Posted by Trudy Goodman on Saturday, January 22, 2022
The US Department of State
Statement from the U.S. Department of State: https://www.state.gov/on-the-passing-of-zen-master-thich-nhat-hanh/
Posted by Thich Nhat Hanh on Sunday, January 23, 2022
Koshin Palley Ellison
New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care
Deep gratitude and bows to Thích Nhất Hạnh on his first day of passing.
“To be beautiful means
to be yourself. You don…Posted by New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Tara Brach
With a deep bow of gratitude for all Thích Nhất Hạnh brought to the world, sending much love to the Plum Village…
Posted by Tara Brach on Friday, January 21, 2022
Shambhala Publications
Thich Nhat Hanh Has Passed Away
All of us here at Shambhala Publications are saddened by the passing of Thich Nhat…
Posted by Shambhala Publications on Friday, January 21, 2022
Buddhist Insights
Till we meet again, Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh 🙏 “This body is not me; I am not caught in this body, I am life without…
Posted by Buddhist Insights on Friday, January 21, 2022
Wake Up International
Insight Meditation Society
Susan Piver
The Interdependence Project
Dzung Vo
Dear Thay, Dear Teacher
when i first met you
you awakened something deep inside of me
the wisdom of spiritual and blood…Posted by Dzung Vo on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Larry Ward
What Can I Say About My Beloved Teacher?
I can say that the soft whisper of
His voice in the dark night of confusion,…Posted by Dr. Larry Ward on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Roshi Enkyo O’hara
The Rubin Museum of Art
We are reflecting on the passing of beloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who has moved and inspired many of us at the…
Posted by Rubin Museum of Art on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Love Serve Remember Foundation
Honoring the spirit of the beloved teacher and monk Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích Nhất Hạnh passed away peacefully at Từ Hiếu…
Posted by Ram Dass, Love Serve Remember on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Guo Gu
Dear Dharma Friends,
Please join me in prayers to honor Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022), who passed away in Tu…
Posted by Guo Gu Laoshi on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
We at BPF are all holding loving-awareness for the passing of our beloved teacher, elder and now ancestor, Venerable…
Posted by Buddhist Peace Fellowship on Friday, January 21, 2022
Marianne Williamson
Thich Nhat Hanh has earned a blissful rest, his work on earth extraordinarily well done. If he experiences now even a…
Posted by Marianne Williamson on Sunday, January 23, 2022
His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje
On hearing the news that the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away, I am reminded how he was a great master who benefited many sentient beings. I would like to express my sorrow at his passing.
Posted by Karmapa on Saturday, January 22, 2022