Coming of the Dharma
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Life Story
Brother Chân Pháp Lai was ordained as a novice monk on May 26th 2002 in the “Bead Tree” family. He received full ordination as a bhikshu on January 14th 2006, and the Lamp Transmission as a Dharma Teacher in January 2010.
Br. Pháp Lai is passionate about nature. While working as an ecologist in Scotland, he realised that living in community is one of the most sustainable ways of living. This led him to the Plum Village community where he now shares his passion through his teachings, guided walks, stories, plays, and music.
Br. Pháp Lai has been actively involved in bringing Plum Village practices into education through the Wake Up Schools initiative. Every summer, many English-speaking children eagerly await the lively Dharma stories told by “Brother Ben”.
Br. Pháp Lai spent a large part of his youth in Africa, and has continued this affinity through his support for social workers in war torn Liberia. He has also offered talks on peace building in Northern Ireland and Columbia.
Within the community, Br. Pháp Lai’s humour, humility, sincerity, and wisdom have made him an endearing elder brother. His favourite practices are Dharma sharing and walking in nature, and he loves impromptu theatre and music.
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Dharma Talks
Questions & Answers – Earth Holder Retreat
Br Pháp Lai, Br Ngo Khong, Sr Kính Nghiêm
Christmas eve talk- The true spirit of giving
Br Pháp Lai
Taking care of Mother Earth |
Br Pháp Lai
Wake Up Earth “Taking Care of our Mind”
Br Pháp Lai
Questions & Answers for children
Sr Chân Không, Sr Giác Nghiêm, Br Pháp Lai, Br Phap Khoi
Questions & Answers
Br Pháp Lai, Br Phap Khoi, Sr Giác Nghiêm, Sr Chân Không
Mindfulness as a Source of Happiness
Br Pháp Lai
Be Present for Ourselves | Neuroscience Retreat
Br Pháp Lai
Question & Answer 6
Br Pháp Lai, Br Pháp Dung, Sr Luc Nghiem
Question & Answer 5
Br Pháp Dung, Br Pháp Lai, Sr Luc Nghiem
Question & Answer 4
Br Pháp Lai, Sr Luc Nghiem, Br Pháp Dung
Question & Answer 3
Br Pháp Lai, Br Pháp Dung, Sr Luc Nghiem, Sr Đào Nghiêm
Question & Answer 2
Br Pháp Lai, Br Pháp Dung, Sr Luc Nghiem
EN UK Tour Questions & Answers
Br Pháp Lai, Br Bao Tang, Sr Phung Nhiem, Sr Chân Đức
EN UK Tour Beginning Anew
Br Pháp Lai, Sr T Mai Thôn
UK Tour
Br Pháp Lai
UK Tour Children’s talk
Br Pháp Lai
UK Tour
Br Pháp Lai
Motivation and Obstacles in the Practice
Br Pháp Lai
Dharma Talk | Educators’ Retreat
Br Pháp Lai
Reverence for Life and Generosity
Br Pháp Lai
Questions & Answers
Br Pháp Lai, Sr Diệu Nghiêm, Sr Thăng Nghiêm, Br Phap Khoi
Taking Care of Strong Emotions
Br Pháp Lai
The Five Skandhas of Grasping and Non-Self
Br Pháp Lai
Peace & Profound Joy
Br Pháp Lai
Letting Go – A Factor of Enlightenment
Br Pháp Lai
Questions & Answers
Br Pháp Lai, Sr Chân Đức, Sr Hien Nghiem
Questions & Answers for Children
Sr Chân Đức, Br Pháp Lai, Sr Hien Nghiem
Plant of Corn – Children Talk (Nourishing Happiness Retreat, UK)
Br Pháp Lai
Third Talk (“Nourishing Happiness” Retreat, UK)
Br Pháp Lai
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Articles
- Mindful Eating: Featuring Brother Phap Lai
- Seasoning the Soup with Peace – Mindfulness Bell #36 Summer 2004
- “Mitakuye Oyasin” – Mindfulness Bell #37 Autumn 2004
- Sitting in the Spring Breeze – Mindfulness Bell #46 Autumn 2007
- The Question of Overpopulation – Mindfulness Bell #50 Winter/Spring 2009
- Compassion Is the Energy that Protects – Mindfulness Bell #54 Summer 2010
- Fertile Ground – Mindfulness Bell #56 Winter/Spring 2011
- Peace in the Heart of London – Mindfulness Bell #63 Summer 2013