Thich Nhat Hanh's Blog, page 18

The Taste of the Insight

Brother Thiện Chí recounts three moments of insight he has experienced so far in his monastic journey.

Radical Love

Radical Love distills the Satish Kumar’s lifetime of experience as a lover, parent, activist, and educator into simple lessons on transforming our time of ecological crisis, conflict, and scarcity into one in which we experience harmony with nature, safety, and abundance. His approach is founded on simplicity (including the Jain principle of aparigraha), generosity, and continuous learning. 

Thay in my Heart

Brother Phap Luu recollects impactful moments he has experienced with Thich Nhat Hanh since first encountering Thay in 2001.

Getting to Know the ARISE Sangha

Rooted in the Plum Village Tradition, the ARISE Sangha is committed to socially engaged mindfulness to bring about racial and social equity. We interview Marisela to learn more about the ARISE sangha.

Black is beautiful

I was the first Black monastic in the Plum Village tradition, and it was Thay’s inclusiveness, especially of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, that helped me see how I could actually live Engaged Buddhism.

Trừng Quang Great Precepts Transmission Ceremony

We are happy to announce that 19 novice monks and 38 novice nuns received the Revised Pratimoksha to become fully ordained bhikshus and bhikshunis at the "Trừng Quang" Great Precepts Transmission Ceremony in Thai Plum Village from 10-14 February.

On Dying, Pain, and Being Alone

In June 2022 Shelly Anderson received the lamp transmission to become a lay Dharma teacher in the Plum Village Tradition. In response to a letter from Sister Linh Di, she shares her experience of practicing with a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Thirteen Years of Monastic Life: Taking Stock

In reflecting on her journey since ordaining as a Buddhist nun, Sister Tri Nghiem highlights the importance of a sense of family and belonging.

Thay’s Memorials in Vietnam and France

Photos of Thay's memorial in Vietnam and details of the memorial at Plum Village on January 22nd

Freedom In Every Smile – Parallel Verses for the Lunar New Year

Plum Village offers these parallel verses to mark Tết, the Lunar New Year.