What did Đức hope to achieve with his sacrifice?
Publicity for himself
More power for Buddhists
Attention to the Buddhists' plight
Start of a Buddhist revolution
Answer
In hopes of attracting global attention to the desperate situation faced by Buddhists in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, Buddhist monk Đức took his own life by self-immolation. This act of self-sacrifice resonated deeply within the international community, shedding light on the persecution and oppression endured by Vietnamese Buddhists under the oppressive Diem regime.
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