Thich Nhat Tu (1969) Vietnamese philosopher
Buddhist Socteriological Ethics: A Study of the Buddha’s Central Teachings (1999)
“Power of Now: Don't regret over the past because it's over. Don’t worry about the future because it is not here yet. Smile at the present movement, because this is real. Your excellent future depends on your present right actions.”
Inner Freedom: A Spiritual Journey for Prison Inmates (2008)
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