In the Footsteps of Thầy: Vietnam Pilgrimage

When you walk, arrive with every step
Thich Nhat Hanh

In February 2026, we warmly invite you to join a special journey to Vietnam to honor and connect with our beloved teacher, Thầy. Together, we will explore the spiritual traditions, history, and culture that shaped Thầy’s life and the practice of Engaged Buddhism.

This pilgrimage offers a precious opportunity to connect with Thầy’s roots, deepen our own practice, and walk mindfully in his footsteps.

Highlights of the journey include visiting Huế, where Thầy was ordained as a novice and participating in the fourth-year commemoration of his continuation as a cloud; exploring Fragrant Palm Leaves in the highlands, Thầy’s first practice center in Vietnam; making pilgrimages to historic Lý and Trần Dynasty temples in the North; and spending time in Vietnam’s breathtaking mountain landscapes.

Schedule

Day 1 Wed, February 4: Arrival in Huế.
Day 2 Thu, February 5: Morning: Practice activities at the resort / Afternoon: Tour of the Root Temple
Day 3 Fri, February 6: Thầy’s Commemoration Day at the Root Temple.
Day 4 Sat, February 7: Morning: Visit Báo Quốc Buddhist Institute, where Thầy studied as a young monk; pay respect at our lineage patriarch Liễu Quán’s stupa / Afternoon: Visit the Imperial Palace
Day 5 Sun, February 8: Flight to Đà Lạt.
Day 6 Mon, February 9: Visit Fragrant Palm Leaves, Thầy’s first practice center in Vietnam.
Day 7 Tue, February 10: Visit a tea plantation, then fly to Hanoi. / Afternoon: Visit the One-Pillar Temple (inspiration for the Plum Village logo) and walk around Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Day 8 Wed, February 11 — Pilgrimage in Bắc Ninh Province: Chùa Dâu (2nd century): where Master Tăng Hội ordained and practiced as a young monk / Chùa Bút Tháp (13th century): founded by the second king of the Trần Dynasty; later the seat of the Bamboo Forest Meditation School / Chùa Tiêu (11th century): where Master Vạn Hạnh lived and practiced—a monk who dedicated his life to bringing peace to the country for over 200 years
Day 9 Thu, February 12: Visit Tràng An in Ninh Bình, renowned for its landscapes and caves; where Trần Dynasty kings and generals gathered to plan the resistance against three Mongol invasions; visit the ancient imperial city of Hoa Lư.
Day 10 Fri, February 13: Departure day — trip ends in Hanoi.