In the Rains Retreat of 2004, Thich Nhat Hanh offered some guiding words before every morning sitting meditation to help us go deeper in this practice. This is one of those sessions, and you are invited to listen to it before your own sitting meditation. Let’s enjoy his voice in...
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Parallel Verses of Our Plum Village Temples (part 1)
Translations and commentary of Thich Nhat Hanh's meditation hall Zen poems.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s final mindfulness lesson: how to die peacefully
Vox interviews Brother Phap Dung on how Thay is living his days: “Letting go is also the practice of letting in, letting your teacher be alive in you”
Thich Nhat Hanh to receive Union Medal on September 6th in livestreamed ceremony
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (Union) has announced that it will award Buddhist teacher, author, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh with the Union Medal, “which was instituted in 1981 as a means of honoring individuals whose lives reflect the mission of the Seminary in...
A Tribute to Jim Forest
The Plum Village Community of Thich Nhat Hanh is saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Forest on January 13, 2022, at the age of 80.
Buddhist leader and “Father of Mindfulness,” Thich Nhat Hanh passes away
Announcement from Plum Village France on Friday, Jan 21, 2022 HUẾ, VIETNAM—Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders and pioneer of the modern mindfulness movement, has died in Vietnam at 01:30 on January 22nd, 2022 at the age of 95. He passed away...
Zen and Art of Saving the Planet
We are pleased to announce the release of a new book of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings on collective awakening.
Being Mindful as a School Teacher
e book Happy Teachers Change the World, Thich Nhat Hanh explains the potential impact of teachers and students learning mindfulness.
Monastic Tour of Scotland
Plum Village monastics will return to Scotland to lead a series of enriching mindfulness events in Edinburgh, Stirling, and Findhorn. These gatherings—ranging from evening sessions to a multi-day retreat—offer a welcoming space for all to explore mindfulness practices, cultivate inner calm, and foster connection amidst life’s uncertainties.
Listen with Mindfulness
As an expression of our gratitude to Thich Nhat Hanh and a concrete way to continue his legacy, we offer extracts from the new book How to Listen.
A Plea For Life
New York Post, May 18th 1966By James A. Wechsler He is a tiny, slender, robed figure; his eyes are alternately sad and animated; his tones are modest and moving. In the American vernacular, there is probably a price on his head in Gen. Ky’s Saigon at this moment. But...
“I am the cosmos”- Guiding words by Thich Nhat Hanh for sitting meditation
“I see that in the present moment, I am also the universe, the moon, the stars, the galaxies, all the plant vegetable species, the animal species, the rivers and mountains,…” You are invited to listen to the guiding words before your own sitting meditation to deepen your practice and...
Parallel Verses of Our Plum Village’s Hamlets (part 2)
Translation and commentary of another of Thich Nhat Hanh's meditation hall Zen poems.
The Miraculous Leaves
In this letter to children from 1987, Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) recounts a story about really appreciating the beauty in natural objects like leaves and pebbles.
“They call you a Bodhisattva”: Thich Nhat Hanh’s friendship with Dr. King
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, we are happy to offer you an excerpt from "At Home in the World: Stories from a Monk’s Life" about the friendship between Thay and Dr. King.
Dealing with Difficult Relationships
In the latest in our "Ask a Zen Master" series, we revisit three answers from our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh about how to wisely be with difficult relationships.
Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King’s dream comes true in Mississsippi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sister Dedication: dedication@plumvillage.org Sister Peace: pvbelovedcommunity@gmail.com Thich Nhat Hanh, internationally acclaimed Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, and peace activist has arrived in Batesville, Mississippi for a two-week teaching visit at his Magnolia Grove Monastery. This event is part of a 3-month teaching tour of North America,...
Interview with Sister Đào Nghiêm
Sister Đào Nghiêm recounts experiences of learning from Thich Nhat Hanh as a member of his monastic community.
How Thich Nhat Hanh’s books are published
There are many different ways that Thich Nhat Hanh’s more than 100 books have come to be.
What is Spiritual Authority?
Our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh explains the difference between hierarchy and spiritual authority and how not to get caught in the forms of showing respect.
Sister Chan Khong on Thich Nhat Hanh: He’s Getting Stronger Every Day
Sister Chan Khong brings us up to date on Thich Nhat Hanh’s health and the future of his teachings and community (https://www.lionsroar.com/thich-nhat-hanh-getting-stronger-every-day/). Photo by Paul Davis Melvin McLeod: Following his stroke three years ago, Thich Nhat Hanh is now resting and recovering at Plum Village in Thailand. How...
Resurrection as a Practice
This Easter we are happy to share a talk from our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, offered on 20 April 2014.
Thay in my Heart
Brother Phap Luu recollects impactful moments he has experienced with Thich Nhat Hanh since first encountering Thay in 2001.
The Mind as a Gardener
In this extract from Understanding Our Mind, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how our "Mind Conciousness" acts as a gardener to cultivate postive or negatives states of mind.
A Path To Peace
This article was published in Yogacity Magazine in August 2013 Wake up New York! Revered Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh is coming to town. While his retreat is sold out, there are still tickets available to his talk on September 7 at NYC’s Beacon Theater. The events are part of...
Honoring Our Teacher | Thich Nhat Hanh Memorial Ceremony (Blue Cliff Monastery)
You are warmly invited to join our memorial ceremony to mark the third anniversary of Thich Nhat Hanh’s transition and to honor the life of our beloved teacher. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 PM CET at Blue Cliff Monastery, New York, USA, and will also be live-streamed...
EXHIBITION OPENING: U.S. Premiere of Global Spiritual Leader Thich Nhat Hanh’s Calligraphy Exhibition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Lorna Chiu (310) 200.8388 Shari Gab (917) 565.2297 EXHIBITION OPENING U.S. Premiere of Global Spiritual Leader Thich Nhat Hanh’s Calligraphy Exhibition Calligraphic Meditation: The Mindful Art of Thich Nhat Hanh 88-piece art collection distills ancient Buddhist teachings into phrases that resonate with modern times, capturing and...
Our true home at Christmas
Please enjoy some excerpts on a teaching given by our teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on the Christmas eve of 2012, about finding our true home within.
“Mindfulness: Be Happy Now!” Documentary
Interview with Larry Kasanoff, producer and filmmaker about the documentary-making process with Thich Nhat Hanh How did you get into mindfulness?I read one of Thay’s books, loved it, and contacted him to meet because I thought he would be great inspiration for one of the characters in a series...
What’s Now?
An intimate letter from Brother Chân Pháp Hữu to his teacher Thich Nhat Hanh after Thay's passing.