An Invitation to Sit Together for Peace
In response to the current situation in the Middle East, we share an open letter, a guided meditation, and a letter to the President of the United States.
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“Now We Have a Path” – The 2023-24 Rains Retreat
The Plum Village community in France began our 2023-24 Rains Retreat on October 19. Amidst a turbulent world, the community of 225 practitioners is committing to dwell peacefully together for 90 days. Recognizing "Our actions really matter. Our love and compassion are the fabric of every moment."
Encounters with a Zen Master / Thay in our hearts
In this post are encounters with Thay shared by our monastic siblings and friends, who have offered these stories as a gift to celebrate Thay's Continuation day (October 11).
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.
Study with the Monastics, Online
The next edition of Plum Village’s groundbreaking new long-form online course, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet, will run from October 15 - December 3 2023, and there is still time to join.
My Face Before My Mother Was Born
Brother Ruộng Pháp recounts his experience of taking care of his dying grandmother, elucidating the spiritual teachings contained within this challenging situation.
You Are the Earth. The Earth is You.
Brother Phap Linh aka, Brother Spirit, recently spoke at Overheated, a climate event in London co-presented by Billie Eilish.
Photos / Educators Retreat 2023
Over 300 educators from Europe and afar gathered for this one week retreat in late August to rest, renew, and connect within and with each other.
Free at School
Former school teacher Richard Brady speaks to Kaira Jewel Lingo about how he became a mindful teacher and his work helping other teachers learn mindfulness.
Photos / Love in Action – 2023 Wake Up Retreat
We share photos and a first-hand account of our recent retreat for young people.
The Angels of Summer
Sister Bồ Đề recounts the challenges and the joys of last summer's children's program at the EIAB (European Institute of Applied Buddhism) in Germany.
Photos / Summer Opening 2023
We invite you to share in moments from the Summer Opening for families. Over these three weeks, more than 2,000 lay practitioners – including 170 teenagers and 480 children came to live in simplicity, cultivating awareness, understanding, and compassion.
Thich Nhat Hanh on... / Homosexuality and discrimination
In this extract from Answers from the Heart, Thich Nhat Hanh addresses how he sees the Buddhist view of homosexuality, and how we can free ourselves from the suffering caused by discrimination.
Coming Home to Our Roots
Three young friends recount how they explored questions of belonging and "home" during a retreat in Plum Village Monastery, France for young Asian diaspora.
Transformation and Healing in Latin America 2023
Enjoy a taste of two teaching tours in Latin America.
Photos / “Love is Freedom” ~ Earth Retreat 2023
In June 2023, Plum Village Monastery, France hosted its first "hybrid" retreat with around 700 practitioners in-person and over 800 practitioners from around the world joining online.
Expanding the Spectrum of Love
This Pride month, Brother Bao Tang and Rainbow Family Sangha members share heartfelt reflections on nurturing inclusiveness in the Rainbow Family.
Ecology / Let Us Share the Vision
What can we learn from astronauts? In this Dharma talk extract, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches how we can borrow their perspective to truly appreciate our precious planet.
Photos / Vietnamese Business Retreat
Just a few days ago the Upper Hamlet hosted a group of business people coming from Vietnam. Please enjoy some photos of the retreat.
Looking Deeply / Healing the Inner Child
As many countries celebrate Children's Day, we invite you to explore healing practices for your inner child.
Coming Home to the Mother Earth
We recently offered our second Coming Home to Mother Earth retreat at the Upper Hamlet.
Photos / Vesak Day at Plum Village Monastery
On the 11th of May, the community at Plum Village Monastery celebrated Vesak, the holiday which commemorates the life and enlightenment of the Buddha.
The Silent and Faithful Source – Honoring our Mothers
"I am well aware that practicing in order to nourish and refresh the vigorous joy of life in my heart, is something that I have learned and inherited from my mother." Enjoy this sharing from Sr. Thuan Khanh in honor of all mothers.
Photos / Spring Season 2023
Dear Manifold Sangha, the community at Plum Village Monastery, France is delighted to share with you some images from the wondrous offerings from the Earth, our Mother.
Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health opened in Harvard
Scientists and Plum Village monastics from around the world gathered on Wednesday 26 April to launch the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health in Harvard University.
Plum Village on tour this Spring
Enjoy updates from our nuns and monks sharing mindfulness across the world.
Photos / Francophone Retreat 2023
We recently welcomed over 400 Francophone friends from France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada ... to the first Francophone Retreat since 2019.
Earth Day / Please walk mindfully for our planet
Thich Nhat Hanh has taught that in order to really care for Mother Earth, we should learn to fall in love with her. One very practical way we cannot connect intimately with our planet is through walking meditation. We invite you to take time for some mindful steps this...
Engaged Buddhism / Healing the Healers
Dr. Elli Weisbaum shares her experiences in bringing Plum Village mindfulness teachings and practices into healthcare settings.
Sangha Stories / A True Bodhisattva
To celebrate Sister Chan Khong's (Sister True Emptiness) continuation day on April 9, we share here glimpses of this remarkable nun through the eyes of Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Duc, and Sister Dinh Nghiem.