Brother Pháp Hữu

Brother Pháp Hữu is a senior teacher in Thích Nhất Hạnh’s international community and the abbot of the monks’ community in Plum Village, the practice center founded by Thích Nhất Hạnh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thích Nhất Hạnh at the age of thirteen, when he first entered the monastery to become a monk. Thích Nhất Hạnh gave him the name Chân Pháp Hữu, meaning “True Dharma Friend.” For over ten years, he accompanied Thích Nhất Hạnh on international teaching tours as Thầy’s attendant and assistant. Today, Brother Pháp Hữu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thích Nhất Hạnh’s legacy, bringing his teachings in particular to businesspeople, families, and young adults. Brother Pháp Hữu is passionate about basketball, music, and developing new approaches to teamwork, leadership, mentoring and coaching, and is a beloved co-host of the Plum Village podcast, The Way Out Is In.