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Nhất Hạnh was a significant figure in what type of Buddhism?

  • Zen

  • Mahayana Buddhism

  • Pure Land Buddhism

  • Nichiren Buddhism

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Zen Buddhism is a type of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and mindfulness. It is often seen as a more mystical and spiritual form of Buddhism than other types, such as Theravada Buddhism. Zen Buddhism originated in China and spread to Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist who was instrumental in spreading Zen Buddhism to the West.
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