the significance of Buddhism in the United States

1) Thich Nhat Hanh is the second most famous Buddhist in the world today (after the Dalai Lama; well, maybe after actor
Richard Gere as well). He was exiled from his homeland of Vietnam for promoting peace and nonviolent
reconciliation
during the War. Watch at least the first 15 minutes video of Oprah’s interview with him. What is his message on how to deal
with stress and frustrations in our individual lives as well as conflicts between peoples and countries?
2) What is the Buddhist Churches of America organization? Be sure to explain its ethnicfocus,
denomination of Mahayana
Buddhism, and how it is similar to a Christian church in the way of its services.
3) What is the HsiLai
Temple in Hacienda Heights, CA (east of L.A.)? What is its significance and what form(s) of Mahayana
Buddhism does it practice? Also see this link.
4) Who is D. T. Suzuki and what is his importance to Buddhism in America?
Also, enjoy this quote from Suzuki: “The idea of Zen is to catch life as it flows. There is nothing extraordinary or mysterious
about Zen. I raise my hand ; I take a book from the other side of the desk ; I hear the boys playing ball outside my window; I
see the clouds blown away beyond the neighbouring wood: — in all these I am practising Zen, I am living Zen. No wordy
discussions is necessary, nor any explanation. I do not know why — and there is no need of explaining, but when the sun
rises the whole world dances with joy and everybody’s heart is filled with bliss. If Zen is at all conceivable, it must be taken
hold of here.”
https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/124601zengakuenomichi
Just answer the questions in one page double spaced, briefly.