Awards and Honors
Nobel laureate Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Nhat Hanh did not win it (as of 2012, the peace prize was not awarded 19 times including that year). He was awarded the Courage of Conscience award in 1991. He has been featured in many films, including The Power of Forgiveness showcased at the Dawn Breakers International Film Festival.
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