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“Thanh Thuy’s Apple Juice” – Reading from “The Sun My Heart”
We would like to invite you to listen to “Thanh Thuy’s Apple juice”, a lovely story written by Thich Nhat Hanh in the book “The Sun My Heart”. This reading can be like a friend that is there for you as you are on the bus or subway, when...
The Budda’s Birthday Vesak Celebration 2020
We invite you to enjoy the Plum Village celebrations of Vesak Day 2020. Traditionally, the monastics organize Vesak celebrations together in one hamlet along with many guests. This year we celebrated it in three hamlets separately due to Covid-19. Vesak is a chance for us to express our respect...
Peace of Mind: Becoming Fully Present
In Peace of Mind, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that integrating body and mind is the only way to fee truly alive in each moment. Combining ancient Buddhist wisdom and current scientific thinking, he offers concrete practices for how to relieve stress and cultivate joy. Peace of...
The Nation (Thailand): 7 April 2013
The Art of Zen by Aree Chaisatien | Sunday, April 7, 2013 The Vietnamese Buddhist teacher brings his calligraphy to Bangkok Putting mindfulness into everything we do, even the most simple acts, is the message at the heart of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching. He advises us be mindful...
Voices of Compassion
Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese refugee who, instead of becoming bitter after being sent into exile, set up foundations to help other refugees that were too poor to buy food and clothes. He tried to teach people to be mindful of the natural world through poetry and lectures....
What is an Engaged Buddhist Response to Suffering?
This Dharma Talk was recorded on June 12, 2024 in New Hamlet, Plum Village France. It is the 6th talk of the series of talks published from the 2024 June Retreat held in Plum Village, France, with the theme: “”Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applied Ethics.” “In this powerful...
Le Village des Pruniers
Le Village des Pruniers, situé près de Bordeaux dans le sud-ouest de la France, est le plus grand centre international de pratique de la tradition du Village des Pruniers et la première communauté monastique fondée par le maître zen Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) en Occident. C’est au Village des...
Sister Chan Kinh Nghiem
Adornment with Respect Sister Kinh Nghiem is a senior Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s international community of Engaged Buddhism. She ordained on Februray 4, 1998 at the age of 15. As Thich Nhat Hanh’s personal attendant for over 15 years, she has traveled around the world leading mindfulness...
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...
The Open Circle Community of Mindful Living
The Open Circle Community of Mindful Living is a unique sangha in Sligo, Ireland dedicated to studying and following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. History In 2007, in the sitting room of a home in Sligo, Ireland, a small group of mindfulness practitioners formed what was then a...
Women in the Practice 2025
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we shine light on inspiring Plum Village practitioners and teachers who share about their work and experience in the practice.
Thay in Denver Airport
As we all know, traveling can be a tiring, stressful and disjointed experience. The core of our Plum Village practice is the experience of arriving in every step, of reaching our ultimate destination with each breath. At the Denver International Airport in the United States, the artist Ximena Labra...
Moments of Mindfulness
We have the ability to work wonders. If we live mindfully in everyday life, walk mindfully, are full of love and caring, then we create a miracle and transform the world into a wonderful place. —Thich Nhat Hanh This beautifully designed gift book contains many of the best-loved inspirational...
With Thanks
As well as the course teachers you have encountered, the creation of this Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet Online Course is the fruit of a diverse and vibrant community – of monastics, lay dharma teachers, donors, professionals, lay friends and volunteers. The course is the culmination of...
Rose ceremony 2021
On 8 August 2021, the Rose Ceremony was organized at Plum Village in France. The tradition of wearing roses to remember the kindness and love of our parents started in Plum Village during the Summer Retreat in 1983.
Ancient Path for Modern Times: Feeling Safe (Episode #71)
Welcome to episode 71 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....
“Walk With Me” Documentary Premieres in Texas
Last month, seven Plum Village monastics supported the launch of the world premiere of “Walk With Me“, the new documentary on Thich Nhat Hanh’s community, at SXSW film festival in Austin, Texas. From 11-15th March, they held a series of mindfulness and meditation sessions for festival-goers, including mindful walking, sunset meditation, and a...
The Pebble Meditation
Clip produced by Peace Is The Way Films, in support of their animated film for children, parents and teachers, ‘Planting Seeds: The Power of Mindfulness’ | Thich Nhat Hanh’s beautiful meditation for all ages, reminds us of our flower freshness, mountain solidity, water reflective clarity and spacious freedom. Charmingly...
No Coming, No Going: Thay’s 2014 Spain Tour concludes
Thay’s first major Spain Tour concluded last Sunday afternoon May 11th, with the powerful collective energy of thousands meditating under Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf, Passeig Lluís Companys. An estimated 5,000 people participated in Sunday’s collective sitting meditation in the bright spring sunshine. Some of them had been waiting at the spot...
Parallax Press (Book announcement)
Jan 26, 2022 Dear Friends, Since January 22, together with countless others across the planet, I have been moved by the outpouring of tributes, accolades, and gratitude for the humble yet monumental presence known as Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away peacefully on that day at his root temple...
Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living (Part 2)
Enjoy more mindfulness practice poems (gathas) to help you bring calm and peace into your daily life.
How to practice when the fires of grief are burning
Our Senior Dharma Teacher Larry Ward offers a message on how to practice with the trauma and anger of this time.
From Plum Village to the Institute of Technology Tallaght
By: Sr. Bernadette Purcell These monks live in a community in Plum village in France. As Chaplain in the College, I see the link between Contemplation, Meditation and Mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are a core part of the Chaplaincy programme in IT Tallaght. It is one very realistic way...
New Hamlet
We would like to invite you to visit New Hamlet through this video, and enjoy an excerpt of the poem “New Hamlet”. Thay (Thich Nhat Hanh) wrote this poem to the workers of the School of Youth for Social Service during Vietnam War at 1960s. He inspired his students...
Photos of Day 6 Ceremonies
Today we had a Day of Mindfulness offering our collective energy of peace, love, and gratitude to our beloved teacher. This day included a Question and Answers session by Thich Nhat Hanh, a walking meditation and a mindful meal. In the afternoon, Plum Village also welcomed our neighbours, who...
Practices for COP26
The COP26 UN Climate Conference will take place this year in Glasgow from November 1-12th. Below are details of practices offered by the Plum Village community to support the conference.
Rains retreat : 4 participants share their experiences
The tradition of an annual 90-day retreat dates back to the Buddha’s time. Then, monks and nuns spent most of the year traveling from village to village to teach the Dharma. During the rainy season, travelling was difficult, and they would assemble as a community to study and practice...
Preventing the Sandy Hook Shooting
Neil Heslin, father of Sandy Hook victim, asks Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: What could have prevented what happened that day? What changes could we all make to help try to prevent suffering like that in people in the future? From the Question & Answer Session at the Art...
Selling Fake Goods in the Marketplace
Br Phap Hai, an elder monastic, reflects on the importance of authenticity in our lives.