Thich Nhat Hanh's Blog, page 23

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 all. This was followed by the opening Dharma talk

40 Years of Plum Village Retreat

Updates from our 2-week retreat which celebrates 40 years of Plum Village.

We have arrived (Friday and Saturday, June 3-4)

Guests started arriving on Friday for the 40th Anniversary of Plum Village retreat. The air was filled with happy greetings and warm hugs after what was for many, several years of absence. At Plum Village we feel so fortunate to have a gathering of many long-time practitioners (and some first-timers), and are happily soaking up

Monks and Nuns on Tour

After a Covid-caused hiatus, this Spring Plum Village monks and nuns left the monastery to offer mindfulness retreats and sessions around the world. Here are some reports of their experience

Support us in bringing mindfulness to the Middle East

Plum Village is dedicated to creating an environment in which healing, understanding, happiness, and peace can blossom and grow. We do this by travelling to the Middle East and bringing young people from the region to Plum Village.

Support us in bringing mindfulness to the Middle East.

Plum Village is dedicated to creating an environment in which healing, understanding, happiness, and peace can blossom and grow. We do this by travelling to the Middle East and bringing young people from the region to Plum Village.

Learning to Love and Live

A conversation with the "Mimosa" family of novices on their aspirations to become a monastic, and the joys and pains of life in a monastery.

Vesak Celebration Photos

Brother Chân Trời Thiện Chí tells the story of a very special present for his mother.

“I see the Buddha as a human being…” Reflections on the Buddha, his Teachings and the Ceremony of Vesak

As we approach Vesak celebrations at Plum Village Centers, we share this beautiful video made last year which explores what the Buddha means to four monks and and nuns.

“No Escape!” Retreat

Sister Chân Trăng Tam Muội recounts the challenges, joys, and learnings from a year in lockdown with very elderly parents.