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The hero image of religious saints involved in humanitarian work warrants examination. I have come to this conclusion in the process of leading a global project on “spiritual exemplars” at USC’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture.
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Thich Nhat Hanh’s 94th birthday—or continuation day—is Oct 11. In honor of the day, Plum Village monastics asked his friends and students to share short reflections on how Thay, as his followers call him, has touched their lives. Plum Village’s “birthday gift” serves the dual purpose of celebrating Thay’s influence and providing a picture of his future legacy.
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