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"The Burning Monk" typically refers to Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who, in 1963, self-immolated in protest against the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government. His self-immolation was captured in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph that brought international attention to the political and religious crisis in South Vietnam.



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  • Thích Quảng Đức:
    Born Lâm Văn Túc around 1897, he later became a Buddhist monk and took the name Thích Quảng Đức.

  • The Protest:
    In June 1963, he burned himself to death at a busy Saigon intersection, a public act of protest against the policies of President Ngô Đình Diệm, who was persecuting Buddhists.


  • International Impact:
    The iconic photograph of his self-immolation, taken by Malcolm Browne, was widely circulated and became a symbol of the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam.

  • Significance:
    His sacrifice is believed to have played a role in increasing pressure on the Diem government and ultimately contributing to the coup that overthrew him.


  • Other Burning Monks:
    While Thích Quảng Đức is the most famous, other Buddhist monks also engaged in self-immolation in protest during this period.


  • Meditation and Pain:
    Some sources suggest that Thích Quảng Đức's meditative practice may have influenced his ability to withstand the pain of burning.
 
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