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Thich Nhat Hanh, also known as Thay, was a renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, and peace advocate who popularized mindfulness worldwide. Born October 11, 1926 in Huế, Vietnam, he dedicated his life to cultivating compassion, understanding, and practical mindfulness through retreats, talks, and writings. He founded Plum Village, a network of mindfulness practice centers, to offer programs that help people live more peacefully in daily life. Though he passed away on January 22, 2022 at Tu Hieu Temple in Huế, his legacy continues through ongoing programs, memorials, and a vast body of work that inspires millions. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967 by Martin Luther King Jr. and received the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award in 2015, as well as the Luxembourg Peace Prize (Outstanding Inner Peace) in 2019. His writings, including The Miracle of Mindfulness and Peace Is Every Step, remain foundational texts for mindfulness practice. This page highlights his life, influence, and the ongoing presence of his teaching through Plum Village centers, memorial events, and scholarly references.