Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh passes away at 95

A memorial service for the Buddhist monk will be held on January 23 morning at Tu Hieu Temple, and his body will be cremated on January 29.

Thich Nhat Hanh was ordained at Tu Hieu Temple. He later founded the Plum Village in France and many monasteries in other countries including the US, Germany and Thailand.

His teachings on Buddhism have gained global influence.

The monk visited Vietnam many times to give lectures.

In 2017, he returned to Tu Hieu Temple to live his remaining days.