Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most respected and recognized Zen masters in the world, as well as being a renowned poet, peace activist, and human rights advocate. Born in Vietnam, and serving as a Buddhist monk since the age of 16, he was one of the founders of the “engaged Buddhism” movement, [...]
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MARGIE MASON From Associated Press April 10, 2011 10:55 AM EDT HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (AP) — After nearly five decades of singing about a war that continues to haunt a generation of Americans, legendary performer Bob Dylan finally got his chance to see Vietnam at peace. The American folk singer and songwriter [...] GARANCE BURKE From Associated Press February 04, 2011 4:07 AM EST FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners are flocking to central California this weekend to honor the late Gen. Vang Pao, a key Unites States ally in Vietnam who inspired unparalleled reverence among the ethnic Hmong he led in battle and [...] This is a wonderful organization that Stevie recently told me about which I’d like to introduce you too. Tours Of Peace (TOP) Vietnam Veterans is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1998 by a Vietnam Veteran, to help veterans and families heal and find peace through *Tours Of Peace*. They enable those impacted by war to move forward. Their Tours Of Peace include spouses, children and relatives of veterans, and those killed in action. Their logo colors are blue and green, symbolizing *hope*. During the Vietnam War, the time a person served in Vietnam was called a *tour*. Today, the time veterans and families spend in Viet-nam with TOP is called a *Tour Of Peace*. By revisiting the country where it all began, seeing Viet-nam as it is today, and helping others in the process – the healing begins. This is the second in a series of slide shows contributed by Pastor Tom Johnson who was assigned to the 3rd Field Hospital (formerly American Community School) as a Chaplin’s Assistant and Medic from 1965 to 1966. When his son learned he was planning a visit to Viet-nam, in February 2008, he suggested taking [...] |
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