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The Monk Who Set Himself on Fire - The Image That Shook the World

On June 11, 1963, Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, set himself on fire at a busy intersection in Saigon, South Vietnam. His act of self-immolation was a protest against the brutal persecution of Buddhists by President Ngô Đình Diệm’s Catholic-led government. Sitting in complete stillness, engulfed in flames, Thích Quảng Đức never flinched or screamed, demonstrating unshakable conviction. The powerful moment was captured by journalist Malcolm Browne, and the haunting image became one of the most shocking and influential photographs of the 20th century. The photo ignited global outrage, leading to political upheaval, the U.S. withdrawing support for Diệm, and ultimately, Diệm’s overthrow and assassination months later. Thích Quảng Đức’s unburned heart, preserved as a sacred relic, remains a symbol of sacrifice, resistance, and the power of peaceful protest. His message? Some causes are worth more than life itself.