Welcome to episode ten 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....
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Shambhala Sun: January 2013
In the Country of the Present Moment SHAMBHALA SUN, JANUARY 2013 Andrea Miller visits Plum Village in France to explore how Thich Nhat Hanh’s community is practising the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Could these be the basis for a better, kinder world?
Skillful Action for a Path Forward
As part of our series on Racial Justice, we interview US-based Dharma Teacher Valerie Brown. Valerie offers us insight into how we can keep love alive in our hearts as we fight discrimination and injustice and points to some of the concrete actions we can take to make change.
Plum Village Practice Centers
The eleven practice centers and monasteries listed below all practice in the Plum Village tradition and under the direct guidance of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. Our centers are open throughout the year, for short or long stays, to learn the art of mindful living.
A Message to our 3.5 billion neighbours on Planet Earth
In the lead up to Earth Day we are happy to republish "The Menton Statement" from 1971. It is an early and powerful contribution to raising awareness about climate change.
Conversations on Compassion
Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) was invited by the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) to speak at Stanford University on his life experiences and the role compassion has played throughout them. Stanford University has kindly uploaded the video of the entire exchange between Thay and Dr...
Infinite Space and Infinite Time
There are times a Zen master can transmit the ineffable simply by their way of being. On occasion, the tables can also turn and a young child can challenge a Zen master with their innocence. Touching Infinity Sr Chan Duc, a much loved Plum Village elder, describes some of...
Hiking Theme Week
We invite you to this one-week retreat with the sisters of Lower Hamlet, specially dedicated to hike together combined with the daily practice of the monastery.
Home
A global community of mindfulness practice centres offering retreats and teachings on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. What is happening Upcoming Days of Mindfulness You are welcome to join us for a Day of Mindfulness. These days offer a...
Please Call Me by My True Names (song & poem)
We invite you to listen to Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) read one of his most famous poems. It reflects a deep insight into how we cannot separate ourselves from the world around us, even those who do harm. We also offer a recording of the song based on the...
Martin Luther King on the Power of Love
Please enjoy these inspiring words from our Teacher’s friend and spiritual brother, Dr. King in honor of the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Day, celebrated in the US on January 18th. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: I’m concerned about a better World. I’m concerned about justice; I’m concerned about brotherhood and sisterhood;...
Living with Understanding & Peace Retreat
Join us in this 4-day retreat in Greece for an opportunity to slow down and practice the art of living mindfully with the wonderful monastics from Plum Village, France.
Study with the Monastics, Online
The next edition of Plum Village’s groundbreaking new long-form online course, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet, will run from October 15 - December 3 2023, and there is still time to join.
6-day International Retreat for Educators
We invite educators or those who work in education field whether academic or non-academic. We welcome all gender identities...
The Art of Leadership: how to restore harmony to ourselves and our nation
In this extract from a talk just after the inauguration of Barak Obama, Thich Nhat Hanh draws parallels between a president's task of uniting a nation and a meditator's task of bringing their different elements into harmony. He invites us to rely on each other, both in our mindfulness...
Working joyfully
We would like to invite you to enjoy photos of joyful working time with the monastic community. In Plum Village, we prefer to see work as a chance to practice meditation and call it mindful service. “Our work can be a wonderful means for us to express our deepest...
Together we continue Thay
In this post, we share more stories from our monastic brothers and sisters as well as stories of transformation selected from our friends who have offered their stories as a gift to Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) as we continue to celebrate Thay's 94th continuation day.
How Thay Touched Lives
To mark the 3rd anniversary of Thich Nhat Hanh’s transition we share some deep and touching accounts of how his practices, teachings, and presence have impacted people’s lives.
Seven self-care practices for the festive period
A selection of Plum Village practices to keep in your back pocket if you will be spending time with family for Christmas or another holiday.
3-Month Rain Retreat at Healing Spring Monastery
Many of us have the need to slow down, recover, and look deeply into ourselves, our families, and society. These precious three sacred months are for deepening our practice, supporting the monastic community, and actively engaging in community building. These concrete actions are essential for fostering peace and reconciliation...
This Civilization Will End
Thich Nhat Hanh presents this week’s first lesson on how to confront our deepest fears. In this clip from 2007, the Zen master challenges us to accept the end of our civilization. As he explains, this acceptance can unlock a feeling of peace and possibility within ourselves. As you...
Parallax Press Moments
Moments are chapter-length ebooks drawn from the best loved teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and other preeminent mindfulness teachers. They offer the most popular passages, most frequently requested topics, and most essential teachings in quick-to-read chapters. For details visit: Parallax
Join us for a Rose Ceremony – A Celebration of our Parents
What do our parents mean to us? Can we see our parents’ presence in ourselves today? What role has their love, their presence, and their absence played in our lives? Join us for a Rose Ceremony, 8 Aug, 3pm, live streamed from Plum Village.
The Meaning of Mindfulness
A film clip taken from research interviews for our upcoming feature documentary “Walk With Me”. The film is an impressionistic portrait of a Zen Buddhist community who follow the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. In this short clip, Sister Chan Khong shares about the origins and meaning of mindfulness....
Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living
We offer you some short verses or gathas to print at home to support your mindfulness practice.
Love Letter To The Earth, “Can Mother Earth Count on Us?”
“Love Letter To The Earth” is Zen Master and Peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh’s passionate and personal call to develop an intimate relationship with the source of all life. He shares why our personal happiness is intricately tied to the happiness of our planet and offers clear and concrete...
2021 Lunar New Year “Parallel Verses”
We are very happy to announce the new Plum Village parallel verses to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year.
One Week in Plum Village
In November 2012, actress, singer, children’s book author Eliane Chappuis, travelled to Plum Village and with the permission of Sister Chan Khong; she filmed this documentary film ”One week in Plum Village”. Eliane shows in a straightforward way what a one week stay in Plum Village is like. She...
Being with Busyness Q&A, Part One (Episode #77)
Welcome to episode 77 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....
Sister Chan Khong’s Statement on Myanmar December 2017
Sister Chan Khong, the eldest monastic disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, and Thay’s long-time collaborator, has written an open letter to Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar, to give the latest comments on the situation in Myanmar. [wonderplugin_pdf src=”https://plumvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Sister-Chan-Khong’s-Statement-on-Burma-December-2017-1.pdf” width=”100%” height=”848px” style=”border:0;”] Download the letter in PDF format