Plum Tree Planting for Thich Nhat Hanh

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A way of celebrating Thich Nhat Hanh's life, in commemoration of his visit to Edinburgh in June 2003, and in memory of his passing.

Community Garden

You may know that Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Vietnamese Zen master and peace activist, known as Thay to his students, passed away on 22 January, 2022.On Thay's first visit to the UK in June 2003, organised by EIFA with other Edinburgh groups, he led a Peace Walk in the Meadows, a very special event that many people still remember fondly.As a way of celebrating his life, in commemoration of his visit to Edinburgh, and in memory of his passing, on Sunday 22 January at 13.30 we will plant a plum tree for Thay in the <a href="https://what3words.com/thanks.crops.park" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meadows Community Garden</a>, depositing some ashes from his cremation and soil from the monastic community in Plum Village, France. The Edinburgh Wild Geese Sangha will offer chants and music and a short dedication. This should be a very special moment for anyone who was inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, and all are welcome.

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