Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Zen monk, poet, and peacemaker. He cofounded the An Quang Buddhist Institute, the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Vietnam, and Plum Village, a Buddhist training monastery in France. He is the author of many books, including Being Peace, The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation, and Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals 1962–1966. I've mentioned a couple of his books here on this blog.

Greg Deloach at FBC Augusta recently pointed me to this podcast of a wonderful interview with Thich Nhat Hanh by Kristia Tippett in the archives at Speaking of Faith.

When I read or hear this man, all I can think about is how poorly I listen to the people I love. He challenges us to develop compassion by truely listening to the suffering of others. The podcast is a little long, but well worth the time.