Brother Pháp Dung/Dharma Embrace is a Vietnamese American monk in the Plum Village tradition, ordained by Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh in 1998. Before entering monastic life, he graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture and worked as an architect and designer for four years. He received Lamp Transmission from Thầy in 2004 and served as abbot of Deer Park Monastery until 2010. He also played a key role in establishing the monastery and several other ...