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Thich Nhat Hanh (affectionately called “Thay” by his students) is a world-renowned Buddhist teacher of the “Art of Mindful Living.” Millions around the world from all faiths have benefited from his over 80 published books and his family-friendly meditation retreats for beginners. He has many Jewish and Christian students, several of whom are priests, rabbis and ministers. Thomas Merton, the famous Catholic author, called him a true brother and friend. And Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Some of his books have become national bestsellers, including the classic: Living Buddha, Living Christ, an inspiring book on Interfaith dialogue and spiritual practice in modern times.

In collaboration with his community, he has authored Fourteen principles as the foundation of his spiritual work in mindfulness. Here is one of them:

Nonattachment to Views
Aware of the suffering created by attachment to views and wrong perceptions, we are determined to avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. We shall learn and practice non-attachment from views in order to be open to others’ insights and experiences. We are aware that the knowledge we presently possess is not changeless, absolute truth. Truth is found in life, and we will observe life within and around us in every moment, ready to learn throughout our lives.

Thich Nhat Hanh is contributing to a gentle, transformative revolution in religion, ecology, education and social action through this compassionate, non-dogmatic and practical approach to spirituality and life.

Each other year in late summer/early autumn, Thay and dozens of his monastic disciples come to the United States to facilitate retreats in Massachusetts, Vermont, Colorado, California and other states.

For more information,you may visit his website at: http://www.IAmHome.org