I'm Moensch Micha, also known as Brother Freedom—an old soul with Croatian roots and a German upbringing. My professional journey encompasses studies in alternative medicine, work as a naturopath, and VIP guest services. However, my life took a profound turn when I stumbled upon Thich Nhat Hanh on a book cover during a period of personal healing.

This encounter prompted me to reevaluate my life. I decided to leave my career, sell all my belongings, and embark on a transformative journey to Plum Village in France in 2010, where I was ordained as a Buddhist monk. In the subsequent years, I continued my monastic life at Blue Cliff Monastery in New York and Deer Park Monastery in California, serving as acting abbot and a Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation board member.

In 2024, I retired from the Plum Village community to share the teachings and practices outside the monastery. My mission has taken me to various places, including Allianz, Google, Meta, Salesforce, and the World Economic Forum in Davos, where I impart mindfulness practices.

Merging Mediterranean charm with German virtues, I create warm and safe spaces, physical and spiritual. Passionate about the transformative power of applied mindfulness practices, I convey accessible insights into understanding the mind and daily meditation practices in easy and playful ways.

Known for my open-hearted approach and occasional foot-in-mouth moments, I encourage everyone not to take themselves too seriously. Explore a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern insights, making mindfulness easily accessible.