Abstract
This “Final Thought” is a personal reflection on the impact Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen Monk, activist, and writer has had on my life, including how I teach sociology. I hope that readers get a taste of Nhat Hanh’s simple but profound teachings and also feel nourished and uplifted as they read these reflections.
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