During the global climate negotiations, COP 26 in Glasgow Scotland we share one way that our community in Plum Village Monastery, France is taking action to contribute to the solutions in this time of climate and ecological emergencies.
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Thay’s Memorials in Vietnam and France
Photos of Thay's memorial in Vietnam and details of the memorial at Plum Village on January 22nd
Wake Up Retreat (18-35 years old) – Second Retreat
Experience the transformative power of mindfulness and compassion during this retreat for young adults aged 18-35, all genders....
Active Nonviolence, Ethics & Mindfulness
This Dharma Talk was recorded on June 4, 2024 in Upper Hamlet, Plum Village France. It is the 3rd talk of the series of talks given in the 2024 June Retreat held in Plum Village, France, with the theme: “”Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applied Ethics.” Brother Phap Huu...
In the Country of the Present Moment (Shambhala Sun, January 2013)
BY ANDREA MILLER | NOVEMBER 15, 2012 ANDREA MILLER visits Plum Village in France to explore how Thich Nhat Hanh’s community is practicing the five mindfulness trainings. Could these be the basis for a better, kinder world? I thought there would be a brown-robed monk or nun to pick me...
The Eight Realizations of Great Beings – Part Two (Episode #83)
Welcome to episode 83 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives....
Cómo escuchar en plena conciencia
Como muestra de nuestra profunda gratitud hacia Thich Nhat Hanh y para ofrecer una forma concreta de continuar su legado, os ofrecemos algunos extractos (traducidos) del nuevo libro How to Listen (Cómo escuchar), que se publicará en español en los próximos meses. El poder de la escucha La escucha profunda de...
Memories from the Root Temple: Tangerines in Heaven
This is the second in a series of memories written by Thay, called Memories from the Root Temple, based on his time with his teacher, Master Thanh Quy at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam, to which he has recently returned to live.
Simple Veggie Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
Vegan recipe by Marge Wurgel, member of the Plant-Powered Earth Holder Sangha. Makes 4 servings. Prep. time: 15 minutes.Cooking time: 8 minutes. As a spiritual family and a human family, we can all help avert climate change with the practice of mindful eating. Going vegetarian may be the most effective...
Coming home to the mother pagoda
Dearest Thay, We, more than 400 of your monastic children from four continents and fourteen centers have returned to the mother pagoda. Did you already see this day dear Thay?
Sharing from Monastics & New Album – Thay’s Continuation Day (October 11)
As we celebrate the continuation of our beloved teacher, we share with you some heart felt reflections from our monastic siblings and an introduction to the new album from the Plum Village Band.
Freedom In Every Smile – Parallel Verses for the Lunar New Year
Plum Village offers these parallel verses to mark Tết, the Lunar New Year.
Sample Schedule
A retreat at Plum Village is an opportunity to experience the art of mindful living. We do everything in a spirit of meditation, whether it is walking to the bathroom, washing the dishes, or listening deeply to the sound of the bell. The daily schedule in Plum Village varies...
Make Black Friday Brown: Online Event to Resist Consumerism (Deer Park Monastery)
November 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am PST Monastics Offer Mindful Alternative to Holiday Shopping Spree A Culture of Resistance – join the monks and nuns for a moment of togetherness, joy and resistance. Let’s come together and support one another to resist the temptation to get more things, to re-establish our sense of sovereignty and...
Celebrating the History of Buddhism in Vietnam, and a way forward
THICH NHAT HANH Celebrating 1,000 Years of Hanoi In the year 1010, one thousand years ago, the first king of the Ly dynasty founded Thang Long, the city now known as Hanoi. The Ly dynasty has been described as “the most compassionate, peaceful and harmonious in the history of...
How to deal with illness and death?
To continue our series on Pandemic Practice, we would like to offer this excerpt from a recent interview with Sr Annabel Chân Đức on the topic of dealing with illness.
Thay visits Vietnam for a few days
We are very happy to confirm that earlier today, 29th August 2017, at 12h35 local time, our dear Teacher landed safely at Đà Nẵng airport in Vietnam. This is his first visit to Vietnam since 2008.
Video: Rebuilding our Health
November 17, 2013. 82-minute dharma talk given by Thich Nhat Hanh from Stillwater Meditation Hall, Upper Hamlet of Plum Village. This is the first talk of the 2013-2014 Winter Retreat. We begin with two chants from the monastics. Rebuilding our health – mental and physical. Our society seems to...
“New Year, New Me” – Tết in Plum Village (Part 1)
Plum Village is in the middle of celebrating Tet at this moment, in this two-part series, we explain some of the ways that we celebrate Tết or Lunar New Year in Plum Village. We see this occasion as a chance to deeply recognise our beloved one's presence.
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
Welcome to a 7-week in-depth online learning journey to nurture insight, compassion, community, and mindful action in service of the Earth.
Memories from the Root Temple: The Monk and the Fish
An inspiring story about Zen Master Nhat Dinh, the founder of Tu Hieu Temple.
Memorial Ceremony Photos from Hue, Vietnam
Ashes ceremony – Thay’s ashes were formally carried to our Từ Hiếu Root Temple (Sunday 30 of January 2022) Thay’s funeral on Saturday, 29th January 2022, was one of the biggest Huế, Vietnam has seen for decades. Thousands came out to join the procession, in a deep expression of...
Rains Retreat teachings: Being a “Soulmate of the Buddha”
Follow along with newly translated talks by Thich Nhat Hanh from 2012/13 which explore the true meanings of what the Buddha taught. In Plum Village monasteries, the Rains Retreat is a tradition that dates from the time of the Buddha. For 90 days, Plum Village nuns and monks stay...
Volunteering with Ayslum Seekers
How can we bring Engaged Buddhism into our day to day lives? We interview regular Plum Village retreatant Joe Holtaway about his experiences volunteering at an Asylum Seeker’s day center including his experiences during COVID-19.
Interbeing, Service, and Our Little Wars
By: Ray Hemachandra In September I drove to Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Mississippi, to spend a day at a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh and Zen Buddhist monks and nuns both from this monastery and mindfulness meditation practice center and from Plum Village in France. In many ways...
Dharma Lamp Transmission during the 40 Years of Plum Village Retreat (June 11-12, 2022)
This year, to celebrate the 40th Year since the founding of Plum Village, we had the special occasion to transmit the Dharma Lamp to monastics and lay members of the Order of Interbeing.
The Four Types of Food for Healthy Growth (Episode #76)
Welcome to episode 76 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives....
New Practice Phrases for 2014
We are very happy to announce the new practice phrases that Thay has just composed, as an offering to the worldwide Plum Village Community for the New Year 2014 and the Lunar New Year of Horse: The practice phrases are a traditional parallel verse (also known as a “couplet“)...
How Equanimity Powers Love
True equanimity, says Kaira Jewel Lingo, is not in any way detached or uncaring—it’s inclusive, and loving, and the foundation for spiritual courage. There is a power that can help us meet the intense challenges of all that we face—Covid-19, climate chaos, racism, economic and political breakdown. That power...
Rains Retreat 2024-25
Join us for our 90-day Rains Retreat (2024-25) where we simplify our lives and deepen our mindfulness practice.