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Rains Retreat teachings: Being a “Soulmate of the Buddha”

Follow along with newly translated talks by Thich Nhat Hanh from 2012/13 which explore the true meanings of what the Buddha taught. In Plum Village monasteries, the Rains Retreat is a tradition that dates from the time of the Buddha. For 90 days, Plum Village nuns and monks stay…

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Let That Negative Habit Become Your Mindfulness Bell

This Dharma Talk was recorded on 11 July 2024 in Lower Hamlet, Plum Village France, as part of our 2024 Summer Opening Retreat. It is the first talk of the first of three weeks recorded during this retreat. Full Retreat Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX_vxbhs8fgW_-sCxD8pnPM7Ux5FoUqQ Take Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village…

Br Pháp Hữu

July 11, 2024

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Touching the Ultimate: Non-Fear, True Peace and Compassion

This Dharma Talk was recorded on June 14, 2024 in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village France. It is the 8th talk of the series of talks published from the 2024 June Retreat held in Plum Village, France, with the theme: “”Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applied Ethics.” Full Retreat Playlist:…

Br Pháp Ứng

June 14, 2024

What is an Engaged Buddhist Response to Suffering?

This Dharma Talk was recorded on June 12, 2024 in New Hamlet, Plum Village France. It is the 6th talk of the series of talks published from the 2024 June Retreat held in Plum Village, France, with the theme: “”Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applied Ethics.” “In this powerful…

Br Pháp Linh

June 12, 2024

Right and Wrong: a Buddhist Perspective

This Panel Sharing was recorded on June 8, 2024 in Lower Hamlet, Plum Village France. It is the 5th talk of the series of talks given in the 2024 June Retreat held in Plum Village, France, with the theme: “”Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applied Ethics.” In this talk,…

Sr Chân Đức

June 8, 2024

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Monastic-Led Deep Relaxation: Embodying Mother Earth

Br. Thien Duc with music by Srs. Hien Tam & Hieu Duc This guided meditation was offered in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village (France) during the Climate Retreat in autumn 2023. Any place where you find yourself listening to this, can be your meditation hall :)

September 13, 2023

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What is Mindfulness

Thich Nhat Hanh January 15, 2020

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