Brother Phap Huu

Biography

Brother Phap Huu is a senior teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s international community and the abbot of the monks community in Plum Village, the practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of thirteen when he entered the monastery to become a monk. Thich Nhat Hanh gave him the name Chân Pháp Hữu, meaning “True Dharma Friend.” For over 15 years, he accompanied Thich Nhat Hanh on his international teaching tours as his attendant and assistant. Today, Brother Phap Huu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh’s legacy, bringing his teachings into our modern world. Brother Phap Huu is a beloved co-host of the Plum Village podcast, The Way Out Is In.