Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn in intensive care
The
Buddhist Channel, Nov 13, 2014
Thénac,
France -- Plum Village,
the retreat centre founded by the Venerable Thich Nhat Hahn has
announced that the Zen Master has passed into coma due to "severe
brain hemorrhage".
The statement
states however, that Thay (as he is affectionately called) "is
still very responsive and shows every indication of being aware of
the presence of those around him. He is able to move his feet,
hands and eyes. There are signs that a full recovery may be
possible."
Here is the full
statement.
Plum Village,
November 12, 2014
To all Plum
Village Practice Centers,
To all Practice Centers and Sanghas World Wide,
To our Dear Beloved Friends,
With a deep
mindful breath we announce to the world the news that yesterday,
the 11th of November 2014 Thay, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh,
experienced a severe brain hemorrhage. Thay is receiving 24 hour
intensive care from specialist doctors, nurses and from his
monastic disciples.
At present, Thay
is still very responsive and shows every indication of being aware
of the presence of those around him. He is able to move his feet,
hands and eyes. There are signs that a full recovery may be
possible.
For the last two
months, Thay’s health had already been fragile due to his advance
age. He was hospitalized in Bordeaux on the 1st of November. He was
gaining strength day by day until this sudden and unexpected change
in his condition.
All the
monasteries in the tradition of Plum Village are organizing
practice sessions to generate the energy of mindfulness and to send
Thay this healing and loving energy. We would like to ask the whole
worldwide community of meditation practitioners to participate and
support us in this critical moment. We know and trust that Thay
will receive all your energy and that this will be a big support in
his healing and recovery.
Our practice of
stability and peace in this very moment is the best support we can
offer to Thay. Let us all around the world take refuge in our
practice, going together as a river to offer Thay our powerful
collective energy. We are all cells of the great Sangha Body that
Thay has manifested in his lifetime.
For future
reports on Thay health and recovery, we will post them officially
at www.plumvillage.org,
langmai.org, villagedespruniers.org, and www.facebook.com/thichnhathanh.
On behalf of the
Monastic Dharma Teacher Council of Plum Village,
Bhikkhu Thich
Chan Phap Dang
Bhikkhuni Thich Nu Chan Khong Nghiem