Wake Up Retreat 2024

Join us for time together in nature, to heal and to restore ourselves in this special retreat for young mindfulness practitioners aged 18-35.

Entering The Field

By recognizing what seeds lie sleeping in the depths of our Store Consciousness we can choose what seeds to water and how to practice on this path.

Earth, Our True Nature Retreat

You and your family are warmly invited to join us for the Earth, Our True Nature Retreat, August 18-23, 2024 at the YMCA of the Rockies, Colorado.

The Door of Compassion

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Stepping into Freedom – Live Recording with Q&A Session (Episode #67)

Welcome to episode 67 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives....

Discovering our Inner Teacher through Mindfulness of Breathing and Walking

This talk was recorded on the 14th January 2024 in Lower Hamlet, Plum Village (France). It is the 14th and last of our live Sunday talks of the Rains Retreat 2023/2024. 0:00: 🧘 Reflection on teachings during retreat and remarks on ethics and suffering. • 0:00: Emphasis on practicing...

Aiming for Aimlessness: Setting Goals in the Present Moment

0:08: 💬 Exploring the concept of happiness through living in the present moment and experiencing joy with others. • 0:08: Happiness is found in the present moment by appreciating what one already has. • 8:04: A spiritual community offers a platform for everyone to practice and benefit from collective...

The Art of Happiness

This Dharma Talk was recorded in Lower Hamlet on 10th August 2023 during our Day of Mindfulness. The Art of Cultivating Happiness and Peace through Mindfulness 0:28: 🙏 Practicing mindfulness in daily activities to cultivate happiness and peace. • 0:28: Starting the day with mindful breathing and smiling •...

International Wake Up Retreat 2024

Dear Friends, Thai Plum Village brothers and sisters are happy to announce the upcoming International Wake Up Retreat to be open for registration.  The retreat titled “Our Appointment With Life” will be organized from May 1st, 2024 to May 5th, 2024 at Thai Plum Village International Practice Center.

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The editorial team had a chance to interview the Daffodil family after their ordination to learn about their journeys, transformations, challenges, and aspirations.

Vesak 2023: Honoring the Buddha Within

“Let the Buddha breathe, I don’t need to breathe”. Can we take refuge in our Buddha nature when times are hard? If we can manage to find some peace within, we become a solid refuge for ourselves, our loved ones and the world. this Dharma Talk was recorded on...

The Practice of Gratitude (Episode #66)

Welcome to episode 66 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives....

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Taming Our Survival Instinct (Episode #65)

Welcome to episode 65 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives....

Resilience, Community, and Spirituality (Part one)

In our current global state, there is much despair, anger, blame, and disappointment. How do you continue to act from a place of love? In this article we explore answers to this question during a panel sharing 'Resilience, Community, and Spirituality'

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What is Mindfulness

Thich Nhat Hanh January 15, 2020

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