Cuong Lu

Cuong Lu

Cuong Lu is a Buddhist teacher ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village. He dedicated his life to service after witnessing a shooting while fleeing Vietnam in 1975. He served as a monk for sixteen years and now teaches in the Netherlands, where he lives with his wife and three children. A former prison chaplain, he is the author of The Buddha in Jail.

At Peace, Filled with Joy

Recent Articles

Pink lotus flower blooming along winding garden path.

The Path of the Dharma

The <i>Dhammapada</i>, one of Buddhism’s most treasured texts, distills the Buddha’s teachings into vivid, practical verses. In this excerpt from his new book <i>At Peace, Filled with Joy</i>, Cuong Lu delves into these teachings, illuminating the path from suffering to wisdom.