Thích Nhật Từ
Thích Nhật Từ | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | Trần Ngọc Thảo April 1, 1969 Saigon, South Vietnam |
| Nationality | Vietnamese |
| Education | D.Phil. in Philosophy |
| Known for | Spirituality |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Temple | Giac Ngo Temple |
| School | Mindfulness Meditation Founder of the Buddhism Today |
| Lineage | 43rd generation (Lâm Tế) 8th generation |
| Website | www.buddhismtoday.com and www.chuagiacngo.com |
Ven. Thich Nhat Tu or Thích Nhật Từ (釋日慈) in Vietnamese (Saigon, 1969) is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, an author, a poet, a psychological consultant, and an active social activist in Vietnam. In addition to Buddhist and charitable activities, Thích Nhật Từ is known in the media and on social networks for controversial statements and allegations related to religious groups, and Thích Minh Tuệ's pilgrimage group. Thích Nhật Từ is also said to hold several "honorary doctorates" from various universities worldwide, some of which are considered degree mills.