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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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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Wake Up Europe Tour 2023
Europe
Dear young friends, we are coming to you in Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Austria to practice “live” together.
UK and Ireland Tour 2023
Europe
Join a group of eight Plum Village brothers and sisters as we crisscross the British Isles and Ireland to lead retreats, Days of Mindfulness, mindful walks, sangha building events
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…
Finding True Home – Retreat for young Vietnamese and Asian people in the West
Plum Village France – Europe, Lower Hamlet
Who am I really? Where do I truly belong? How do I bring out the best of my diverse heritages? A one-week retreat in the Lower Hamlet for young Vietnamese and Asian people in…
“Love is Freedom” – Earth Retreat
Plum Village France – Europe, Worldwide / Online, Healing Spring Monastery – Europe, Maison de l’Inspir – Europe
The international Earth Holders communities is delighted to invite you all to a 7 days “Earth Retreat” in Plum Village France on-site and online.
Family retreat 2023
Deer Park Monastery – North America
Our very popular annual retreat for families to join monastics and other practitioners in the Plum Village tradition.
Volunteer for the Summer Opening
Plum Village France – Europe
We would like to invite experienced practitioners in our tradition to support us as volunteers from July 2 – 31 in the Summer Opening 2023.
Teen Camp 2023
Deer Park Monastery – North America
The Monastic Sisters and Brothers of Deer Park Monastery are thrilled to be hosting Teen Camp, a unique opportunity for 13-18 year-olds to practice mindfulness in nature, surrounded by other young people who want…
Summer Opening 2023
Plum Village France – Europe
From July 9th – 29th 2023, Plum Village will be a kingdom of smiles for families with children and teens.
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…
Wake Up Retreat
Plum Village France – Europe
Breathe, walk, renew, inspire… A retreat for Young Mindfulness Practitioners 18-35
Volunteer for the Educators’ Retreat
Plum Village France – Europe
We would like to invite experienced practitioners in the Plum Village tradition to support us as volunteers during the Educators’ Retreat (and plum picking). Your help is essential in many areas, such as guiding mindful service, translation, transportation …
Educators’ Retreat
Plum Village France – Europe
We invite you to take the time to rest, renew, and connect deeply with the source of the sacred love that you are cultivating and offering through your life.
Happy Farm Retreat (Lower Hamlet)
Plum Village France – Europe, Lower Hamlet
The Lower Hamlet Happy Farm family are delighted to announce our next Happy Farm Retreat combining a week’s retreat in Lower Hamlet with a special hands-on experience in helping us on our organic, agroecology farm.
US TOUR 2023 :The Beloved Community – “I Have Arrived, I Am Home” Retreat
Magnolia Grove Monastery – North America
Join the monastics at Magnolia Grove Monastery, Mississippi, for five days of cultivating peace as a community.
US TOUR 2023 : Nourishing Ourselves, Caring for Others
Magnolia Grove Monastery – North America
Join the monastics at Magnolia Grove Monastery, Mississippi, for a five day retreat for Healthcare Professionals, First responders, and Caregivers.
Healing The Past in the Present
EIAB – Europe
Dear Friends, you are invited to join our mindfulness retreat, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner. In Plum Village, one of our practice is to consolidate the three times, the past,…
General Practice Week in Autumn
Plum Village France – Europe
As the trees shed their leaves, what afflictions can we shed to lighten our load?
Coming Home to Mother Earth
Plum Village France – Europe, Upper Hamlet
The Upper Hamlet Community and Happy Farm offer a two week immersive retreat in Mindfulness, Deep Ecology and Nature Connection.
Happy Farm Retreat (Upper Hamlet)
Plum Village France – Europe, Upper Hamlet
The Upper Hamlet Happy Farm family are delighted to announce our next Happy Farm Retreat combining a week’s retreat in Upper Hamlet with a special hands-on experience in helping us on our organic, agroecology farm.
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.
Recognising and Embracing our Emotions in the Present Moment
By becoming mindful of our emotions we can respond appropriately instead of reacting to a challenging situation. This is the art of mindfulness that we can cultivate in our daily life, to be the change we want to see in the world.
Br Pháp Hữu
Dharma Talks View All
The Four Kinds of Nutriments: Change Yourself to Change the World
We all have aspirations, dreams, joys and sorrows deep in our hearts. But are we aware that anything we want to cultivate needs food to grow? In Buddhist psychology, we learn that there are four kinds of nutriments: edible food, sense impressions, volition, and consciousness. In terms of edible…
Sr Thuận Nghiêm
On Acceptance: New Year’s Eve Talk
As the new year begins to unfold, we have the opportunity to look back: What have we cultivated in ourselves in 2022? Was there a habit energy that manifested strongly, carrying us away? And how about our relationships? Were we able to cultivate deep friendship? Do we hold pain…
Br Pháp Hữu
Simplicity, Love and Understanding
What is the spiritual meaning of Christmas in our times? In a society of consumerism where we can easily feel alienated, we are longing for an atmosphere of simplicity and love. If the most important element of Christmas is our brotherhood, sisterhood, and siblinghood, then how can we practice…
Sr Chân Đức
Peace in Your Heart
In the Sutra on the Eight Realizations of Great Beings, we read “the mind is always looking outside of itself and never feels fulfilled”. How can we overcome this constant running and come back to our true home? The obstacle to our peace of mind is our inability to…
Sr Chân Đức
Library
I Smile to the Stars (sung by Sister Chan Khong)
Sister Chan Khong, Live at the Royal Festival Hall, London 2012
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