Our beloved teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, founder of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, passed away on 22nd January 2022. We have been commemorating his life with ceremonies and spiritual practice.
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Sharings from the Heart

Thay’s Dream
May the sound of this bell bring relief to the world. May the hearers awaken from their delusion of a separate self.
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Upcoming Retreats
Below you can find our upcoming in-person and online retreats hosted by Plum Village monasteries around the world.
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US Tour 2023
Deer Park Monastery – North America, Blue Cliff Monastery – North America, Magnolia Grove Monastery – North America
Deer Park Monastery, Blue Cliff Monastery, and Magnolia Grove Monastery will come together and offer a tour with monastics and lay practitioners in the Plum Village tradition. Retreats will take place at each of…

General Practice Weeks in Autumn
Plum Village France – Europe
As the trees shed their leaves, what afflictions can we shed to lighten our load?

The Buddha the Scientist Retreat: Public Health & Collective Awakening
Deer Park Monastery – North America
Join the monastics at Deer Park Monastery, California for The Buddha the Scientist Retreat.

“Sinophone” week in Autumn
Plum Village France – Europe, New Hamlet
Join us for a one-week retreat tailored for Chinese speaking friends from around the world.

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
Worldwide / Online
A 7-week in-depth curated learning journey to nurture insight, compassion, community, and action in service of the Earth, bringing to life teachings in Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, Zen and the Art of Saving the…

Rains Retreat 2023-24
Plum Village France – Europe
Join us for our 90-day Rains Retreat (2023-24) where we simplify our lives and deepen our mindfulness practice.

Stable · Joyful: 2023-2024 Rains Retreat
Deer Park Monastery – North America
Join the monastics at Deer Park Monastery, California for 90-Day Rains Retreat.

3-month Winter Retreat
Blue Cliff Monastery – North America
Once again this winter, Blue Cliff Monastery will hold a Three-Month Peaceful Dwelling Retreat (Winter Retreat) for its monastic and lay residents.

In the Footsteps of the Buddha
Asia
A sacred pilgrimage in India to feel what the Buddha felt, see what he saw, and experience what he experienced as a living human being.

Mindfulness for Educators: Listening to Ourself, Being There for Others
This Dharma Talk was recorded on 20th August 2023 as part of our retreat for teachers.
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Presence, Ethics, and the Rewarding Challenges of Caring for Others
This session was recorded on 20th July, during our second week of the Plum Village Summer Opening retreat in 2023. Thumbnail photo credit ©Jerome Cabeen — jeromecabeenphotography.com
Br Pham Hanh, Br Troi Bao Tang

Exploring the Nature of Consciousness
This talk was recorded during the Plum Village Summer Opening, in upper Hamlet, France, on 14th July 2023.
Sr Thuận Nghiêm

Bringing Mind and Body in the Present Moment
This Dharma Talk was recorded on the 11th of July 2023 in Lower Hamlet Plum Village France, during our Summer Opening retreat.
Sr Đào Nghiêm

Direction, Aspiration, and Obstacles on the Path | A Monastic Q&A Session
This session was recorded during our first week of the Plum Village Summer Opening retreat in July 2023. Thumbnail photo credit ©Jerome Cabeen — jeromecabeenphotography.com
Br Pháp Hữu, Br Pháp Linh, Br Troi Bao Tang
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With Each and Every Brushstroke: When Art & Meditation Come Together
In this beautiful video, our teacher Thay (Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh) and our abbot Br. Phap Huu share with us how to combine mindfulness and calligraphy to create beautiful art that can inspire and nourish life
Thich Nhat Hanh, Br Pháp Hữu
I Smile to the Stars (sung by Sister Chan Khong)
Sister Chan Khong, Live at the Royal Festival Hall, London 2012
Discover more Dharma Talks in our Library or our Listen podcast.