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The Community of Mindful Living
During one year in Vietnam, the young monks and nuns at Plum Village matured three times faster than in France because they had to set an example and stand firm as “older brothers and sisters.” The spirit of self-reliance and connection during the Bat Nha retreat, and the initiative of young people in organizing and expressing harmony and brotherhood, are the beginning of a bright future. However, to meet the growing needs of young people, especially at local monasteries, about 5,000 young Dharma teachers are needed to be ordained—currently, this number is less than 100—to take on the responsibility of organizing retreats, learning through practice, and maturing rapidly.
The “wholesome” way of living in Buddhism combines three aspects—good, healthy, and well-being—in the relationship between the individual, society, and the environment. The Buddhist youth group “Young Buddhists for a healthy and compassionate society” lives according to the Five Mindfulness Trainings to protect and bring well-being to all beings and to the Earth:
- Protecting life
- Not taking what is not given
- No sexual misconduct
- Deep listening and loving speech
- Mindful consumption
