what type of buddhist is Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, is acclaimed worldwide as a peace activist, author, and teacher. His books and lectures have had a huge impact on western Buddhism. Called Thay, or teacher, by his followers, he is particularly associated with the devoted practice of mindfulness.n 1966 Nhat Hanh returned to the U.S. to lead a symposium on Vietnamese Buddhism at Cornell University. During this trip he also spoke out about the war on college campuses and called on U.S. government officials, including Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.