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Memories from the Root Temple: My Master’s Robe
The mark of a true Masters is their capacity for love, compassion, kindness and joy. The story of how Thay was ordained and the kindness, care and gentleness of his own teacher.
A Mindful Response to Terrorism
“Man is not the enemy”, Thay has often reminded us. “Our enemy is hatred, anger, ignorance and fear.” The roots of terrorism are not to be found in religious philosophies or unfamiliar cultures, but in misunderstanding, fear, anger, and hatred. “Terrorists are human beings who are sick with the virus...
Celebrating the Life of Master Nhat Dinh
Plum Village is rooted in a deep spiritual tradition, in this post we celebrate the life Master Nhat Dinh, one of Plum Village's spiritual ancestors.
Mindful Economics: In Conversation with Kate Raworth (Episode #74)
Welcome to episode 74 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....
Is the Buddha in the car ?
One day, while riding in a bus Thay asked his attendant: “Do you think the Tathagata is in this bus with us or not?” Brother Phap Nguyen replied: “Yes, I think he is.” Thay said: “Are you sure?” There were 3 buses, Thay was in one, and there were...
Memories from the Root Temple: Closing the Door
This is the first in a series of memories written by Thay, based on his time at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam (his root temple), to which he has recently returned to live.
Parallel Verses – Continuing Thay in the Lunar New Year (Tet)
Plum Village is pleased to present the Parallel verses for Tet (the Lunar New Year 2022), to usher in the Year of the Tiger.
Engaging Together for Change: An Invitation
A lens through which to view and contemplate as we act and participate in the collective awakening in our communities. (Letter from Thay Phap Dung.)
Thank you Thay
During the memorial week for Thay, we received an outpouring of gratitude from people all over the world who have been touched by Thay’s teachings. We offer you a selection to read here.
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).
Bringing the Ultimate Dimension Down to Earth (Episode #40)
Welcome to episode 40 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....
At the Forefront of Environmental Activism
During “Action from the Heart” online retreat in February, Br Phap Linh had the unique opportunity to interview two special women in the environmental activism field – Christiana Figueres and Dr. Gail Bradbrook.
Days of Mindfulness
You are welcome to join us for Days of Mindfulness. These days offer a small taste of Plum Village mindfulness practice. If you are travelling from further afield, we recommend that you stay with us for at least a weeklong retreat, so you can have a complete introduction to...
A Safe Space for Healing: BIPOC Journeys in Plum Village
Sister Bội Nghiêm interviews US Dharma Teachers Valerie Brown and Juliet Hwang to share their experience-based insights on the necessity of BIPOC spaces and groups in cultivating a key sense of safety for practitioners of Color and in preparing the ground for individual and collective transformation and healing.
A Webmaster’s Tips for Staying Sane Online
All of us who spend time in front of the computer screen know how easy it is to get lost online. The English Website team, (with countless combined hours spent online!) would like to offer you some of our collective practice for staying sane and mindful.
True Freedom Pen Pal Program
Please enjoy this article about a wonderful program supporting prison inmates with compassionate letter writing and honest exchanges about practicing the Dharma.
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 the monks of Healing Spring Monastery, a Plum Village Practice Center in countryside of Verdelot,...
Healing Spring Monastery
Return to the website What to Bring? Essentials Note : Please leave your pets at home. Although we love animals, there is no way to accommodate pets in the monastery. Autumn & Winter Bring anything that warms you to support your practice, such as jacket, warm bottle, etc Summer ...
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.
Happy continuation day, dear Shakyamuni Buddha!
Plum Village community celebrated Vesak on 7th May in the New Hamlet, with over 400 monks, nuns, and lay friends, including the French sangha, and the members of the Order of Interbeing in France. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away (parinirvana) of Shakyamuni Buddha. In the morning,...
Talk 3: How Can We Know What is Right?
When you produce a thought in the line of Right Thinking, a thought that has no discrimination, that goes along with interbeing, understanding, forgiveness, and compassion, that thought will have an effect right away on your mind, on your health, and on the world.
Parallel Verses for the Year of the Dragon
Plum Village is pleased to present the Parallel verses for Tet (the Lunar New Year 2024), to usher in the Year of the Dragon.
Winter Retreat Opening Ceremony with Thay
On the morning of Tuesday 15th November, Thich Nhat Hanh joined the fourfold community of Plum Village for a very special opening of our annual 90-day Winter Retreat. After missing two years of Winter Retreat in a row, the sangha is delighted that Thay’s health is now strong enough for...
The Four Dharma Seals of Plum Village
What are the hallmarks of an authentic Plum Village practice? Our elders share with us the four Dharma seals of Plum Village, through which we can find and walk a path that helps us to live without fear, in freedom.
A Short Break Can Go a Long Way
By Deirdre Mullins Over the last few weeks, broadcaster John Murray and Cork hurler Conor Cusack have spoken openly about their struggles with depression. The musician Bressie, rugby analyst Brent Pope and author Marian Keyes have also discussed their own emotional struggles. Thanks to this openness, the stigma about...
Talk 2: A Zen Master’s Lion’s Roar
According to Buddha Shakyamuni, free will is possible. It begins with mindfulness, and we are all capable of walking in mindfulness and breathing in mindfulness. These are concrete practices that help us establish our freedom and make it greater, so we can stop being lost.
Reconcile
In this article we explore Sr Chan Duc's sharing on how to reconcile through the practices of Beginning Anew, Nonviolent Communication and Forgiveness.
Dear President Hollande
This moving letter to the President of France was written by Sister Mai Nghiem, a French nun and Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition, currently residing at Deer Park Monastery in California. Thay (Thich Nhat Hanh) has often taught us the practice of writing “love letters” to our political...
Be Free Where You Are
Sharing siblinghood and freedom joyfully together. Reflections at our recent LGBTQIA+ Retreat at the Dharma Mountain Center.