Hanh's book Old Path White Clouds is optioned for the film Buddha to be produced by MCorpGlobal. TNH makes an appearance at the Canne's film festival to promote the project September 11 - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh makes an appearance in Los Angeles to promote the Buddha film project. The Dalai Lama endorsed the project at the luncheon which was attended by a number of Hollywood actors. October 7 - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh addresses UNESCO, calling for specific steps to reverse the cycle of violence, war, and global warming. He calls for a commitment of observing a weekly No Car Day to be promoted globally. October 11 - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh enjoys his 80th birthday 2007 February 20 to May 9 - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh Returns to Vietnam to conduct "Grand Requiem For Praying" ceremonies to help heal the wounds of the Vietnam war. May 20 to May 31 - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh visits Thailand, giving Dharma talks and a 5-day retreat. May - Blue Cliff Monastery established; Maple Forest Monastery and Green Mountain Dharma Center close and move to the new location as an extension of Plum Village Monastery 2008 August - European Institute of Applied Buddhism is established Waldbröl, Germany, by members of the Plum Village Tradition and the Order of Interbeing. 2010 June - Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism is established in Hong Kong. November - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh gives a 3-day retreat in Hong Kong. 2013 May - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh visits Hong Kong and gives a four-day retreat, culminating in a talk at the Hong Kong Colosseum. September - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh gives a talk at Google HQ in California. 2014 March - The University of Hong Kong awards Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his contribution to world peace and humanity. 2015 October - Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh is awarded the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, a Catholic peace award. 2022 January 22 - Repose of Thầy Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of 95 in his residence in Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, Vietnam. References External links Order of Interbeing website I Am Home - Community of Mindful Living; home of the "Mindfulness Bell" magazine with news, articles, and talks by Thich Nhat Hanh and other Order of Interbeing members. Plum Village UK "The UK organisation which supports the practice