WakeUp Retreat in Jericho/ Palestine, April 7th – 9th 2013 Our tour in Israel and Palestine led us five monastic brothers and sisters to a wonderful community called EcoMe, half an hour drive from Jerusalem, in the desert between the Dead Sea and Jericho. Here, in a “zone” where...
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Thay’s recovery continues in Plum Village
We are happy to report that Thay's health has improved greatly since he returned from hospital to his Plum Village Hermitage in early April. Every day Thay has been out in nature, enjoying the blossoms, listening to the birds and resting at the foot of a tree. Thay enjoys...
Podcasts
The Way Out Is In – Hosted by Jo Confino and Brother Phap Huu How do we help ourselves to transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion? The podcast is co-hosted by Brother...
Day 13, June 16, 2022 – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Transmission, a Be-In and Farewell
On the last day of the retreat, a five mindfulness trainings transmission was conducted in each hamlet. Dharma sharing families celebrated under the stars at a Be-In in Upper Hamlet and farewells were said as the two week retreat ‘Celebrating the 40 Years of Plum Village’ drew to a...
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...
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...
“Action from the Heart” Retreat
Photos from our latest online retreat, you can join the next one here. From February 24 to 28, 2021 Plum Village hosted the online retreat “Action from the Heart”. It was especially curated for activists in all fields with almost 1,000 retreatants from over 65 countries joining. We received...
Summer Opening 2024
We invite you to share in moments from the Summer Opening for families. Over these three weeks, more than 2,000 lay practitioners – including 170 teenagers and 480 children came to live in simplicity, cultivating awareness, understanding, and compassion.
Sister Chan Thuan Khanh
True Pure Joy Life Story Sister Chân Thuần Khánh was ordained as a novice nun on February 5th 2000 at Từ An Temple in Hue, Vietnam. She received full ordination as a bhikshuni on February 9th 2004 in Deer Park Monastery. She received the Lamp Transmission from Thầy to...
The Mahasangha meets in Lower Hamlet (Day 2, June 5, 2022)
The three hamlets, numbering over 500 people met in Lower Hamlet, for the first mahasangha gathering of the retreat. The monastics offered the opening chant ‘Namovalokiteshvara’, the first time in two years to a meditation hall with a full audience. It was a moving moment for one and all....
“Love is Freedom” ~ Earth Retreat 2023
In June 2023, Plum Village Monastery, France hosted its first "hybrid" retreat with around 700 practitioners in-person and over 800 practitioners from around the world joining online.
Female Buddhas: A Revolution for Nuns in the Plum Village Tradition
Women, including nuns, have long played an important role in supporting and affirming Thich Nhat Hanh’s (Thay’s) vision for a renewed, engaged form of Buddhism.
“Love is The Way” online retreat
Let us recall some memorable moments in the “Love is The Way” online retreat 7th-9th August. Here are various activities that we practiced during the three days. Both monastic and lay were nourished. Our teacher (Thay) dreamed about an online monastery a long time ago. Now it becomes true...
Summer Opening 2023
We invite you to share in moments from the Summer Opening for families. Over these three weeks, more than 2,000 lay practitioners – including 170 teenagers and 480 children came to live in simplicity, cultivating awareness, understanding, and compassion.
A Day of Mindfulness With Thich Nhat Hanh
By Barbara Chai Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh led a “Day of Mindfulness” at the Blue Cliff Monastery in Pine Bush, New York, Sunday, drawing 1500 practitioners from the tri-state area. Thich Nhat Hanh, also known as “Thay” (“master” or “teacher”), is one of the most influential spiritual leaders...
Vesak Day at Plum Village France 2024
On the 19th of May, the community at Plum Village France celebrated Vesak, honoring the Buddha's life and enlightenment.
The Plum Village Survival Kit – Part I: Taking Care of Yourself
In Part I we offer resources for dealing with anxiety and stress, creating calm and ease, some beautiful mindful music and online resources.
Sister Chan Dieu Nghiem
Sister Jina Sister Chân Diệu Nghiêm was ordained as a novice nun at the Hokyoji Temple, Fukui, Japan on November 11th 1985, with the ordination name “Ji Na” (“Loving Kindness”). She joined the Plum Village community in 1990 as one of Thầy’s first European monastic disciples. Sr. Diệu Nghiêm...
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.
Let That Negative Habit Become Your Mindfulness Bell
This Dharma Talk was recorded on 11 July 2024 in Lower Hamlet, Plum Village France, as part of our 2024 Summer Opening Retreat. It is the first talk of the first of three weeks recorded during this retreat. Full Retreat Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX_vxbhs8fgW_-sCxD8pnPM7Ux5FoUqQ Take Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village...
Sister Chan Dao Nghiem
Adornment with Peach Blossom Life Story Sister Chân Đào Nghiêm ordained on the 26th of October 2003 as a member of the “Simsapa” (Rosewood) family in Plum Village, France. She received full bhikshuni ordination on December 18th 2006, and received the Lamp Transmission from Thầy to become a Dharma...
The Beauty of Imperfection (Episode #80)
🔔 SENSITIVE CONTENT Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. If you are in crisis, or in need of immediate assistance, we encourage you to reach out to friends, professionals, and other groups to gain relevant support for your...
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,...
Sister Chan Giac Nghiem
True Adornment with Awakening Life Story Sister Chân Giác Nghiêm met the Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) in 1985 during his first teaching in French in Lyon. Since then she has followed his practice and his teachings. A happy wife and mother, she was a geriatric physiotherapist. The...
Sharing with India
On 26 May, 2021 Plum Village community celebrated Vesak day with the various Plum Village sanghas in India and the Ahimsa Foundation (an organization founded to represent our teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and his practice communities in India). Due to the serious state of COVID-19 in India, people in India...
Bells, Coffee, and Cells: Savoring Our Continuation
At Plum Village, Brother Pham Hanh offers a thoughtful Dharma talk on December 14, 2023. Using relatable stories and personal anecdotes he explores how we can find joy and refuge in tough times. Brother Pham Hanh leads us on a path from witnessing the constant renewal of our body’s...
Sister Chan Doan Nghiem
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Brother Chan Phap Cau
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Christmas Holiday Week 2024
During this year’s Christmas Holiday Week (December 20–27), we gathered as a community to breathe mindfully, walk in nature, sit in peace, listen with love, and work with joy.
Brother Chan Phap Dang
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