The Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Registration open February 7 to June 13, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet, New Hamlet, Upper Hamlet

Spring 2025 – General Practice Weeks

We welcome you to be part of the life of our community during this season of transformation and renewal. Join us for a one-week or two-week retreat during various dates between Feb 7 to June 13…

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Registration open March 14 to March 21, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet

Community Work

Join us for a joyful and hands-on week of mindful living as we come together to care for the hamlet and nurture Plum Village as a spiritual refuge.

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Registration open March 21 to March 28, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet

Great Ordination Ceremony

We warmly welcome you to be present to support and serve the sangha during this very special week of ceremonies and ordinations.

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Registration open Tour April 2 to April 6, 2025 | Greece | Europe

Living with Understanding & Peace Retreat

Join us in this 4-day retreat in Greece for an opportunity to slow down and practice the art of living mindfully with the wonderful monastics from Plum Village, France.

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Registration open April 4 to April 6, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

Weekend Retreat for Wake Up (18-35 yo) – Spring

We welcome ALL genders for this retreat. It’s a retreat for young people (18-35 years old) and also an opportunity to practice with the monastic brothers. Simple program allows you to slow down, rest,…

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Registration open April 4 to April 11, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet

Thuis in Plum Village

Een unieke Nederlandse week Voor het eerst nodigt Plum Village de Nederlandssprekende gemeenschap uit om samen met de Nederlandstalige monniken, nonnen en internationale kloosterlingen een bijzondere week te beleven in Plum Village, Upper Hamlet,…

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Registration open April 4 to April 11, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet

Calligraphy Theme Week

This week, we invite you to reconnect your mind with your body through the art of calligraphy.

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Registration open April 4 to April 11, 2025 | Plum Village France, New Hamlet

Happy Teachers Change the World – Theme week

You are warmly invited to join us for a theme week of practice (April 4 – 11) to rest, renew and connect with the deep source of love and presence within you.

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Registration open Volunteering April 16 to April 27, 2025 | Le Village des Pruniers

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Taking care of the living within and around you! Am I truly present and available to life and all its wonders, or am I absorbed by my worries and desires? Do I often feel swept…

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Registration open April 18 to April 20, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

Weekend Retreat for Educators – April

We invite educators or those who work in education field whether academic or non-academic. We welcome all gender identities…

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Registration Open April 19 to April 26, 2025 | Plum Village France

Francophone Retreat 2025

This one-week retreat (April 19 – April 26) is a precious opportunity to connect with spiritual friends old and new, and cultivate the collective energy of mindfulness so all can bloom.

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Registration open April 24 to April 27, 2025 | Australia

Mindful Living Retreat

Recharge this ANZAC Day weekend by joining us for a mindful living retreat led by Plum Village Monastics. Taking place at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp in Hillarys, WA, from 24th to 27th April 2025….

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Registration open April 29 to May 4, 2025 | Thai Plum Village

International Wake Up Retreat 2025

You are warmly invited to the International Wake Up Retreat titled “You Are, Therefore I Am,” organized by the Thai Plum Village International Practice Center from April 29 to May 4, 2025.

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April 30 to May 4, 2025 | Italy | Europe

Peace is the Way Retreat

In the spring, seven nuns and monks from Plum Village will accompany us on a retreat in Italy designed for young people, open to participants of all ages, focusing on the theme of peace.

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Registration open Tour May 1 to June 1, 2025 | US | North America

Viet Wake Up US Tour 2025

Join the Viet Wake Up Tour, designed specifically for young adults of Vietnamese and other Asian descent based on the theme, “Mindfulness as Source of Healing”.

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May 1 to May 4, 2025 | Canada | North America

Feel To Heal Retreat

Join us for the 4-day residential retreat “Feel to Heal” in Canada with the monastics from Plum Village, France.

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Registration open May 2 to May 9, 2025 | Upper Hamlet, Plum Village France

Deepening Our Meditation (Men only)

During this retreat we will have longer periods of sitting meditation and silence than in our standard schedule in Plum Village. We will listen to teachings and have group sharings on the topic of…

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Registration open May 2 to May 16, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet

Coming Home to Mother Earth

A 2-week immersive retreat on the Upper Hamlet happy farm.

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Registration open May 9 to May 16, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet

Mindful Recovery: Every Step is Healing

There is no way to healing, healing is the way. With each mindful breath and each mindful step, we can heal ourselves and cultivate peace, joy and happiness. We welcome anyone on the journey of…

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Registration open May 9 to May 11, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

Weekend Retreat at Healing Spring – May

We welcome ALL genders for this retreat. It’s An opportunity to practice with the monastic brothers. Simple program allows you to slow down, rest, and be nourished by peace and togetherness.

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Registration open May 9 to May 16, 2025 | Plum Village France, New Hamlet

The Order of Interbeing Retreat

We would like to invite the OI members around the world to join this special theme week (May 9 – May 16) in New Hamlet.

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Registration open May 16 to May 23, 2025 | Europe

Happy Farm Retreat (Lower Hamlet)

The Lower Hamlet Happy Farm family are delighted announce our next one-week retreat combined with hands-on experience on our organic, agroecology farm.

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Registration open May 16 to May 30, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet

Together We Build: A time of siblinghood and service (Upper Hamlet)

Two weeks of siblinghood and service, coming together joyfully to care for Upper Hamlet

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May 16 to May 19, 2025 | North America

The Buddha The Scientist: Mindfulness As A Foundation For Health Retreat

The Mindfulness As A Foundation For Health (non residential) Retreat offers a transformative opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice of mindfulness in the serene setting of UBC’s Point Grey campus in Vancouver.

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Registration open May 23 to May 30, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet

Hiking Theme Week

We invite you to this one-week retreat with the sisters of Lower Hamlet, specially dedicated to hike together combined with the daily practice of the monastery.

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Registration open June 3 to June 10, 2025 | EIAB

Exploring Monastic Life: A 7-Day Retreat for Temporary Ordination

The European Institute for Applied Buddhism in Waldbröl is organizing a Course on Happy Monasticism from June 3rd to 10th, 2025. During this 7-day retreat, participants will wear the same robes, follow the same…

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Registration open June 4 to June 8, 2025 | Sweden | Europe

The Island Within

Where can we go to be truly safe in the most difficult moments? During this retreat in Sweden you are invited to explore your relationship with ”the island within”.

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Registration open June 6 to June 13, 2025 | Plum Village France, New Hamlet

Rooted in Healing: A Journey with Mother Earth

With great joy we invite you to our first retreat on the New Hamlet Happy Farm. We will dedicate a week to healing, exploring our True Nature through touching the soil.

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Registration open June 6 to June 13, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet

Nourishing our Roots – Theme Week for young Asians in the West

Who am I? Where do I belong? A retreat for young Asians in the west to learn ways to discover and nourish our vast roots.

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Registration open Volunteering June 10 to June 22, 2025 | New Hamlet, Plum Village France

Volunteering – Wellbeing in the Body & Mind (New Hamlet)

We welcome you to volunteer to support the sisters of New Hamlet (June 10 – June 22) for a one-week retreat: Well-being in the body and mind.

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June 13 to June 20, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet

Vietnamese Retreat (Lower Hamlet)

“Coming Home” Retreat for Vietnamese practitioners and friends at Plum Village France 2025.

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Registration open June 13 to June 20, 2025 | Plum Village France, New Hamlet

Wellbeing in the Body & Mind Retreat (New Hamlet)

We welcome you to join the sisters of New Hamlet (June 13 – June 20) for a one-week retreat: Well-being in the body and mind.

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Registration open June 13 to June 20, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet

Happy Farm Retreat (Upper Hamlet)

The Upper Hamlet Happy Farm family are delighted to announce our next Happy Farm Retreat combining a week’s retreat in Upper Hamlet with a special hands-on experience in helping us on our organic, agroecology farm.

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Volunteering June 17 to July 2, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

Volunteer / Bénévole au monastère de la Source Guérissante

Experience the transformative power of mindfulness and compassion as a volunteer during this retreat for young adults aged 18-35, all genders….

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Registration open Volunteering June 18 to June 28, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – The Wonder of It All

We would like to invite practitioners in the Plum Village tradition to support us from June 18 – June 28 as volunteers in our Science Retreat: The Wonder of It All.

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Registration open Tour Fully Booked June 21 to June 30, 2025 | Europe

Paths of Happiness: Mindful hiking on Tour du Mont Blanc

We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the Earth. The Tour du Mont Blanc, one of Europe’s most beautiful hiking circuits, winds through the French, Italian,…

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Registration open June 27 to July 1, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

Wake Up retreat (18-35 years old) – 5 days

Experience the transformative power of mindfulness and compassion during this retreat for young adults aged 18-35, all genders….

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – English Children Programme 2025

We are looking for children program volunteers who are well-grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to flow harmoniously as a team, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care to the…

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – Summer Opening 2025

We would like to invite experienced practitioners in the Plum Village tradition to support us from July 4 – Aug 5 as volunteers in the 2025 Summer Opening Retreat (July 10 – Aug 2).

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – Italian Children Programme 2025

We are looking for children program volunteers who are well-grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to flow harmoniously as a team, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care to the…

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – Teen Programme 2025

We are looking for teens’ program volunteers who are well grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to take care of your “inner teen”, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care…

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – Spanish Children Programme 2025

We are looking for children program volunteers who are well-grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to flow harmoniously as a team, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care to the…

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to July 28, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – German Children Programme 2025

We are looking for children program volunteers who are well-grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to flow harmoniously as a team, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care to the…

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Registration open Volunteering July 4 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – French Children Programme 2025

We are looking for children program volunteers who are well-grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to flow harmoniously as a team, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care to the…

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Registration open July 10 to August 2, 2025 | Plum Village France

Summer Retreat for Vietnamese friends

Summer Retreat for Vietnamese friends at Son Ha temple, Plum Village – France 2025.

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Registration open July 10 to August 2, 2025 | Plum Village France

Adults Summer Opening 2025

From July 10th – August 2, 2025, Plum Village will welcome practitioners of all ages to build a beloved community. While we will host special programs for families with children and teens, there is…

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Registration open July 10 to August 2, 2025 | Plum Village France

Summer Opening 2025

From July 10th – August 2, 2025, Plum Village will build beloved community for adults, families with children and teens, and practitioners of all ages.

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Registration open July 10 to July 16, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

Meditation & Hiking Retreat – Enjoying the Countryside

It’s summer…. It’s time to go outside !, let’s join us in 6-day Hiking Retreat. It’s the time to rest, renew, and connect deeply with Nature, Mother Earth This program is specifically offered by…

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Registration open Volunteering July 15 to August 5, 2025 | Plum Village France

Volunteering – Dutch Children Programme 2025

We are looking for children program volunteers who are well-grounded in the Plum Village practice, know how to flow harmoniously as a team, and aspire to offer your presence, creativity, and care to the…

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Registration open August 1 to August 6, 2025 | Healing Spring Monastery

6-day Retreat for Educators

We invite educators or those who work in education field whether academic or non-academic. We welcome all gender identities…

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Volunteering August 6 to August 18, 2025 | Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet, New Hamlet, Upper Hamlet

Volunteering – Wake Up 2025

We would like to invite experienced practitioners in the Plum Village tradition to support us as volunteers during the Wake Up Retreat for young people between 18 and 35.

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Save the Date August 9 to August 16, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet, Lower Hamlet, New Hamlet

Wake Up 2025

We are excited to announce our annual Wake Up retreat from 9th to 16th August open to young practitioner between the ages of 18-35 years.

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Registration open September 26 to October 3, 2025 | Plum Village France, New Hamlet

“Savor Life” – Cooking Retreat

For this one-week retreat, the New Hamlet meditation hall will become a food haven and the sisters will reveal their secrets of cooking vegan food with joy, ease, and love.

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Registration open October 10 to October 17, 2025 | Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet

Happy Farm Harvest Retreat (Upper Hamlet)

The Upper Hamlet Happy Farm family are delighted to announce our Happy Farm Harvest Retreat combining a week’s retreat in Upper Hamlet with a special hands-on experience in helping us on our organic, agroecology farm.

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