Responding to War with Peace

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How can we face war without losing our peace? Thay offers guidance on transforming fear, anger, and helplessness, and on cultivating peace in ourselves and in the world.

Last update April 5, 2026
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Chapter August 25, 2006 • English
What Is the Root Cause Of War?
From the talk "Questions and Answers" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member
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Chapter October 15, 2013 • English
Facing Ongoing Wars Waged In Our Name, How Can We Transform Fear & Anger Into Peacemaking?
From the talk "Questions and Answers" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member
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Chapter August 29, 2013 • English
How Can We Engage Young Men In Post-Conflict Zones To Turn Away From Violence and Embrace Peace?
From the talk "Questions and Answers: The Art of Suffering" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member, Monastic
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Chapter August 29, 2013 • English
How Can We Hold Our Despair When Military Action is Escalated?
From the talk "Questions and Answers: The Art of Suffering" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member, Monastic
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Chapter September 28, 2013 • English
Should The Sangha Organize Civil Disobedience To Stop War And Violence?
From the talk "Questions and Answers: Healing Ourselves, Healing the World Retreat" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member, Sister Đẳng Nghiêm, Sister Dang Nghiêm
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Chapter July 12, 2009 • English
Is It Ever Okay To Use Violence To Protect Oneself Or Loved Ones?
From the talk "Questions and Answers" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member
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Chapter August 28, 2008 • English
How Can We Act Wisely To Disarm Structural Violence Such As Nuclear Weapons And Nuclear Power?
From the talk "Questions and Answers" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member
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Chapter September 22, 2007 • English
How Can We Transform Despair and Continue Acting for Peace When We Feel Too Few to Stop an Unjust War?
From the talk "Questions and Answers" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member
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Chapter October 24, 1992 • English
Feeling helpless about the war in Yugoslavia—what can be done?
From the talk "Questions & Answers" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member
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Chapter June 14, 2014 • English
How can I practise after the violent, sudden death of a loved one?
From the talk "Questions and Answers: Twenty-One-Day Retreat 2014, Session Number One" by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sangha Member, Sister True Dedication