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susan singh
July 14, 2025
I went to see Thich Nhat Hanh on October 30, 1997 in the District of Columbia. He was a masterful Zen Buddhist teacher and has left a legacy on his teachings Being Peace. I was very inspired by his poetry and Zen art which I found in his books over the years. Though I belong to a Theravada Sangha I have found much to learn from all types of practices such as Zen and am so happy I came to know this extraordinary teacher within this lifetime. I like his phrase Being Peace as that is what he did as a practice of meditation. There is no wisdom without meditation and no meditation without wisdom. Best to read his poetry to understand his compassion.
Charley Lopez
October 26, 2024
Rest easy Thay!! Thanks for everything!!
navjot negi
April 3, 2022
My deepest condolences. We have lost but will follow the teachings of Mr. Thich Nhat Hanh. Peace will come no matter how hard or how long the road be. It is for us to spread his teachings and practice mindfulness. My condolences to all his Family.
Tony
April 2, 2022
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Hanh Family. Mr. Thich Nhat Hanh toured the world calling for peace, his home country banned him from returning. We have the hope and trust in God that one day there will be peace in a paradise earth for all mankind to live, what a wonderful time, that will be. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
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Renee Thronson
February 1, 2022
The world has suffered a great loss. You have touched so many people with your wisdom and you have made the world a better place. Your teachings will live on. "Peace is every step. Peace is every breath." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Lindsey
January 28, 2022
A life well lived for service of the people. The world has my deepest sympathy for this loss. To Thich’s family I offer my condolences. My prayer is that you abound in peace and calm
Dr. Pamela Daniels Tobias
January 26, 2022
So many of his teachings are in my daily practice. Part of this practice is gratitude for Thay.
Sugie Brookman
January 26, 2022
Thank you for the peace you taught me to live.. Forever Grateful.
Sugie
Carmel Sheridan
January 25, 2022
May That rest in eternal peace in the Brighter World.
Denise Borg
January 25, 2022
Such a wonderful human being. Thank you for being there for me and teaching me with all your wonderful heartfelt wisdom, your words meant so much. I love you
Michelle Mcvicker
January 25, 2022
A deep loss for this world but a celebration of his life and all he has given as his teachings will be with us forever .
Stephanie Schell
January 24, 2022
You will be remembered for contributing to Buddhism.
Stephanie D Schell
January 24, 2022
You will be remembered for bringing Zen Buddhism to the West.
Nina Tuyetngoc Nguyen
January 24, 2022
Cau nguyen Cho thay qua doi Binh yen.
January 24, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort them during this difficult period.
January 23, 2022
What a life extraordinarily lived, loved & contributed! Your words echo in the minds & hearts of those who choose to listen, to live perspicaciously. Be in the present. Be mindful. Your universal language of empathy, compassion, love & simplicity will live on & thrive. We celebrate you & your essence of being with immense reverence. A Di Da Phat.
Cynthia Kohn
January 23, 2022
You have touched the world with your wisdom, and given all of us the gift of peace and mindfulness. I still have so much to learn from you. I will attempt to take the rest of my journey in this life one step at a time with each of those steps being mindful. I wish I had the opportunity to meet you, but I think your presence has made its impact on me and so many. I thank you. May your journey carry on within all of us.
Laura Hosford
January 23, 2022
Thank you for your unwavering contribution of love, light and wisdom humanity. Sending love for your soul's journey into peace!
January 23, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara Shaw
January 23, 2022
I will continue to walk this world with Thay, every day.
Francine Losier
January 23, 2022
A vital presence.....a teacher.....for
everyday life.....
Thich Nhat Than...
Shannon Watters
January 23, 2022
Teacher, you are more accessible to me now than ever before. Please, explain to my uncle, a Trappist monk in spirit like you, that a person CAN be a Catholic Buddhist. Your lessons have gotten me through decades of strife. Your student forever.
Darlene Strodel
January 23, 2022
Rest In Peace Thich. I´m a big fan of your work. You´ve been with me since 1/20/2020. God is good
Carl Wirth
January 22, 2022
As the light of peace may have grown dimmer a few weeks ago with the passing of Bishop Tutu, it has grown much darker with the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh. We all must work harder to bring more light and more peace.
Christine Schneider
January 22, 2022
Your light now expands beyond our flesh to the all the universes and world systems. Thank you for being here with us Thich Nhat Hahn. Thank you for guiding and teaching us.
Cecilia Tilley
January 22, 2022
Thay, I will see you in the stars, as my feet gently kiss our Mother Earth. Everything is interconnected and synergistic. Thank you for so many beautiful and life-changing insights . A true bodhisattva❣
faith/rory tobin/dockett
January 22, 2022
Dear Thich Nhat Hanh he'll surely be missed and may he rest in peace.best faith/rory
Wakefield Katonya
January 22, 2022
Thank you for your world peace efforts .Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Betsy Shea-Taylor
January 22, 2022
Thich Nhat Hanh was my teacher, as he was teacher to millions, and inspired me to start a Buddhist sangha of his teachings, in my home, open to strangers. We gathered for many years. He lives on...
Compassionate Giving of the Heart
January 22, 2022
You live in my heart always, my great teacher and comforter of personal suffering. You cannot ever be replaced. Many blessings and support for you on your continuation journey. I love you.
David Boyne
January 22, 2022
Smile. Breathe. Go slowly. You were/are my greatest teacher.
Peg Martin
January 22, 2022
Thank you
David Procter
January 22, 2022
The world has lost a great man. Condolences to all. I saw him over several days at Omega Institute in New York in the 1990s. Very impressive.
Bonnie Matthews
January 22, 2022
Thay, your light CONTINUES to shine brightly in hearts and minds the world over. Enjoy the wonders of your transition and continuation. Peace, love, and blessings always.
Ester Walta
January 22, 2022
Thank you so much
Have a good trip Home to the place we love to be; think about us sometimes if you please
Greg Williams
January 22, 2022
Right now is really all we have . There is no tomorrow . There is no place farther away than yesterday . Rest eternally Thich
Shirley Phillips
January 22, 2022
Thank you with so much love and so much gratitude for your being.
Lee Torrence
January 22, 2022
You touched my life through your words. You brought peace to my heart. Have a great journey.
Mona Kaye
January 21, 2022
Thay taught me to just breathe, to be in the moment, to be fully present in that moment and to be mindful. Rest in Power.
Marie Fig
January 21, 2022
Mindfulness is such a gift he left for us all. May he rest in the peace he promulgated.
Scott Chamberland
January 21, 2022
Rest in Peace
Kirk True
January 21, 2022
His wisdom I will carry with me.
A true teacher, and inspiration.
Thank You
S Lane
January 21, 2022
Thay will always walk beside us. He is and always will be a living symbol of peace who teaches us of no birth and no death. I will miss him dearly.
Hanh Pham
January 21, 2022
Beloved Thay, you are indeed the cloud in us.
Thank you for being in the worlds.
Lindsey Sass
January 21, 2022
Thich was my first Meditation Teacher in the 80's. I used his many books to teach meditation and thus began my spiritual path toward enlightenment. I am truly grateful to Thich and his great literary works of wisdom, peace and happiness. Thank you sincerely....
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