If you don’t have the qualities of stability, peace, and freedom inside of you, then no matter what you do, you cannot help the world
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Join the Lower Hamlet Sisters of Plum Village for an inspiring extended 5-day retreat experience online. Suitable for those with study or work commitments.
Is it possible to navigate an increasingly bewildering world with calm and non-fear? How do we cultivate the clarity and stillness that allow us to address the fears and tensions running through ourselves, our loved ones, communities, and the world?
Join us on this retreat experience to cultivate the inner powers of mindfulness, concentration and insight; and how to meet difficult moments with non-fear, solidity, hope, and compassion.
Retreat Format
Recognizing the challenges of balancing work or study commitments, our retreat will start with a light schedule on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The full schedule starts Friday, January 23 to Monday, January 26, 2026.
- The schedule of this retreat will be available for timezones in Africa, Europe, and Americas.
- Please note that no prior experience or knowledge is needed to join.
- All teachings and activities will be in English.
- Translation will be available for our friends in French and Spanish.
- Dharma sharing (sharing in circles) is available in French, Spanish and English.
Retreat Content
A hybrid retreat experience suitable for those with study/work commitments.
A mix of light and intensive mindfulness practices so that you can still experience a Plum Village retreat while managing work or study commitments. Live as well as recorded offerings for greater flexibility.
Connect live to an international community
Generating a collective energy of mindfulness to support your personal practices wherever you are.
Intimate group interactions with Plum Village monastics
Join a group of about 15-20 people, guided by an experienced facilitator. These “Dharma Sharing” groups are a unique Plum Village offering and a highlight of the retreat. It’s a great way to enjoy live interaction, and to hear, learn, and connect deeply with people from many different countries and backgrounds.
Dharma Sharing also provides a chance to ask questions and receive guidance or recommendations for deepening your mindfulness practice. As well as guided meditations and practices and curated readings.
Special Events
- Presentations on the Five Mindfulness Trainings: a Buddhist vision for a global spirituality and ethic.
- Getting to Know Lower Hamlet: History and Vision of Lower Hamlet, with music and poetry.
- Ceremony to send the energy of Compassion.
- Affinity consultations.
- Guided Deep Relaxation, Mindful Exercises, Tea-in.
- Celebration the fruit of our practice.
- Eating in Mindful Company.
Registration
More information coming soon.
It is not about “doing” something, it’s about “being” something-being peace, being hope, being solid-every action will come out of that, because peace, stability, and freedom always seed a way to express themselves in action
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh