On November 1, nine aspirants will take a new step on the monastic path at Plum Village Monastery. Six will receive novice ordination as monks, and three as nuns.
Novice ordination is the beginning of a new chapter, dedicated to cultivating mindfulness, understanding, and compassion, and learning to live in a way that brings peace and happiness to ourselves and others. It is also a journey walked together with the Sangha, supporting one another as we nurture our deepest aspirations.
We warmly invite you to join us online for this special occasion.
Whether you are a family member or friend of one of the aspirants, a practitioner who has visited Plum Village, or someone who feels connected to Thay’s teachings, you are welcome to join us from wherever you are in the world. Together, we can offer our love and support to these nine aspirants as they begin their monastic journey.
May this ceremony also be an opportunity to reconnect with our own deepest aspirations and remember the many ways we can bring understanding, compassion, and peace into the world.
Joining Details
- Date&Time: 9:30 AM Paris time (CET), Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Join the Ceremony on Zoom (Meeting ID: 995 5114 7735 / Passcode: novice26)
(No registration required.)
Before joining, you may like to find a quiet place, settle your body, and come back to your breathing, so you can be fully present for this precious moment.
We look forward to sharing this occasion with you. May we continue to walk the path together, one step at a time.