2019 Lunar New Year “Parallel Verses”
Celebrating the 2019 Lunar New Year with poetry for practice. We hope you enjoy the new Parallel Verses for this year.
Articles
Wake Up Schools Uganda
Helping to change the culture of violence towards children in Uganda.
Memories from the Root Temple: The Monk and the Fish
An inspiring story about Zen Master Nhat Dinh, the founder of Tu Hieu Temple.
Exhibition of Thay’s books and Calligraphies in Bangkok
An exhibition of Thay’s books and calligraphies will be exhibited from January 23 to February 17, 2019 at Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first exhibition that combines both Thay’s books and calligraphies being presented in the world, especially in Asia. More than 600 books...
Taking Care of Earth, Nourishing our Love
How to be with the difficulty that comes from Earth changes, to stay strong, and to be a resource for self, family and community.
“Where is Thay?” A Christmas message from Plum Village
A message for our global community for the holiday season.
Memories from the Root Temple: My Master’s Robe
The mark of a true Masters is their capacity for love, compassion, kindness and joy. The story of how Thay was ordained and the kindness, care and gentleness of his own teacher.
Chanting as a River a New Plum Village Album
Dear Friends, We are happy to tell you that the monks and nuns of Plum Village, together with some of our wonderful friends in the practice, have made a new album of chants. Many of our chants have been renewed with harmonies and instrumental parts. These chants were recorded...
Memories from the Root Temple: The Pines of Tu Hieu
This is the first in a series of memories written by Thay, based on his time at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam (his root temple), to which he has recently returned to live.
Memories from the Root Temple: Does the Buddha need incense?
How Thay's teacher taught him to light incense when he was a novice and the meaning behind the act.
Who Is The Boss?
The way of the compassionate leader. Concrete practices to heal our relationships, and overcome stress in the business world.
Memories from the Root Temple: Poetry for Heroes
"Gathas for Daily Life was a warrior’s manual on strategy. As novices, we were handed it when we entered the monastery and instructed to keep it close at hand at all times, even to use it as a pillow at night..."
Life is a Poem
A poem by Sr Chan Hoi Nghiem, abbess of Lower Hamlet, Plum Village, about the beauty, depth and interconnectedness available in the present moment.
Memories from the Root Temple: Washing Dishes
This is the third in a series of stories Thay has told of his time as a young monk at the Root Temple in Hue, Vietnam, to which he has recently returned to live.
Memories from the Root Temple: Tangerines in Heaven
This is the second in a series of memories written by Thay, called Memories from the Root Temple, based on his time with his teacher, Master Thanh Quy at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam, to which he has recently returned to live.
Memories from the Root Temple: Closing the Door
This is the first in a series of memories written by Thay, based on his time at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam (his root temple), to which he has recently returned to live.
Thich Nhat Hanh Returns Home
Thay has made the journey from Thailand to Vietnam and has expressed a clear wish to live out his days at the Root Temple in Hue, Vietnam.
Come and visit our new practice centre near Paris
Find out about the newest center in the Plum Village Tradition. To meet the needs and wishes of those who would like to come to our centers, we have founded a new monastery an hour east of Paris. We hope to bring the essence of Plum Village, within easy reach...
Introducing a new film about the Plum Village Happy Farm
A short film has been made by Barbora Kinkalová about our Happy Farm Project: the challenges they faced and the joy of sustainable, mindful living.
Preparing to walk the path of simplicity
Read about our aspirants who, on the 25th of October, will receive the ten novice precepts becoming part of the Plum Village monastic community.
Thay’s 92nd Birthday
As we celebrate Thay’s 92nd continuation day on 11th October, we'd like to take this opportunity to share with you how our beloved Teacher has been doing in Thailand.
An Interview with Sr. True Virtue
An interview with Sister True Virtue (Chan Duc). She tells us how she has stayed on the path and shares some stories about Thay.
An Autumn to Remember Interbeing
An article about the opening of the 90 Day Retreat, 2018 by Br. Phap Dung with an invitation to practice joyfully and deeply with the community where ever you may be.
Three Mountain Poems
Br. Phap Bieu reflects on three poems by Master Ham Son (Zh. Hanshan)and shares his own experiences of being in the mountains and of the practice.
The Old Pear Tree
What's in a pear tree? On a foggy, dark night in the Upper Hamlet, a brother discovers the nature of mind with the help of a beloved old pear tree.
Armfuls of Poetry, Drops of Sunshine – a poem of Thich Nhat Hanh
Sunshine rides on space and poetry on sunshine. Poetry gives birth to sunshine, and sunshine to poetry.
The First Happy Farm Experience Week
The Happy Farmers enjoy hosting their first "Experience Week" , sharing their practice of mindful, organic farming.
“The Art of Living” announced Nautilus Book Award winner
Thay’s book “The Art of Living” (2017) has been awarded the Nautilus Award (Gold) for best book in the category “Religion / Spirituality of Eastern Thought”. Nautilus Book Award is honored to share some of the wisdom, love, hope, and creativity that flow from the recent Award-Winning books. Each...
Sister Chan Khong on Thich Nhat Hanh: He’s Getting Stronger Every Day
Sister Chan Khong brings us up to date on Thich Nhat Hanh’s health and the future of his teachings and community (https://www.lionsroar.com/thich-nhat-hanh-getting-stronger-every-day/). Photo by Paul Davis Melvin McLeod: Following his stroke three years ago, Thich Nhat Hanh is now resting and recovering at Plum Village in Thailand. How...