Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is Passing Away
On behalf of the Monastic Dharma Teacher Council of Plum Village,
Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap Dang
Bhikkhuni Thich Nu Chan Khong Nghiem
The Magazine Patheos reported earlier on Thich Nhat Hanh:
It appears that internationally renowned Zen teacher and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh, is in the process of passing away. As with all such things swirling around the internet, take these unofficial announcements as you see fit – wait for official word if you wish, or take this as an opportunity to join those who are holding him in their hearts and minds now. The 88 year-old Buddhist leader has been ill for several months and today the following was posted to the facebook page of Chan Indonesia, where it is said that they have confirmed the news directly with a monastic at Plum Village.
Dear Sangha Friends,
We get a sad news, it says that one of our great master, Thich Nhat Hanh, is passing away in Plum Village, with his disciples around him.They are calm and focused, and so should we be. His continuation is already here in his senior students, and we also are part of that continuation.
There will of course be official announcements as things unfold, and they will be passed on to you. But his passing out of this material manifestation is imminent. The Sisters ask that you sit, peacefully for Thay (Thich Nhat Hanh), as they are doing, and send him your love. Also, that you might like to chant for him (you could do it along with the monks and nuns) this Avalokiteshvara Chant: The clip is 3 minutes long.
But to us, this day itself should be a very very mindful day in his honor, and because we know that is what would please him more than anything else.
Read more at: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/americanbuddhist/2014/11/the-passing-of-thich-nhat-hanh.html#ixzz3ItoTQYd1
This is so upsetting. I will be sending love and energy to him, as I know the Spiritual world will.
Wasn’t right to using Pass Away “” Misinterpretation using vocabularies “”
The headline says he’s passing away. But the article says there are signs that a full recovery may be possible.
Dolores Cannon recently and now him. Sad..
It has been over 20 days since you published this headline and Thich Nhat Hanh’s condition has stablized – and may be improving. Please either share his updated status or at least remove the headline of this old article. Otherwise I have a Mark Twain quote that I may need to share with you. Thanks!
Everyone is passing away…
Any more current updates? I imagine he has been preparing for this in his culture. What wisdom he shared with all.
What A gentle and remarkable monk he is. I saw him in Escondido, Ca in 2007. I only wish I would have read his books and listened 20 years earlier.I would still be here but my relationships would have been much more harmonious.