George moved to Silver City in 2006 and brought with him a deep commitment to the practice of Engaged Buddhism, the practice of seeking ways to apply the insights from meditation practice and life’s teachings to situations of social, political, environmental, and economic suffering and injustice. Engaged Buddhism found its roots in Vietnam through the Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.

George is the facilitator for Blooming Lotus Sangha, a contemplative spiritual community in Silver City that practices mindful living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. George began his journey of mindfulness practice in 1999 and was ordained into the Order of Interbeing as a lay practitioner in 2003.

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered throughout the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. His key teaching is that, through mindfulness, we can learn to live happily in the present moment—the only way to truly develop peace, both in one’s self and in the world.