Thich Nhat Hanh, director of the School of Social Studies at the Buddhist University of Saigon, called Friday night for a U.S. policy of reconstruction in and withdrawal from South Vietnam.

"With a deep mindful breath, we announce our beloved teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away peacefully," the statement reads. Hạnh died early on Saturday morning at 1:30 a.m. local t ...