Thich Nhat Hanh's Blog, page 29

Eulogy from Thay’s disciples in Vietnam

Dearly Beloved Thầy, This morning the weather is so beautiful, very cool, with the sunlight bright and the air pleasant. Purple flowers carpet the hillside running from the nun’s quarters in Diệu Trạm to the Root Temple. Each time we set foot on this path, we feel so happy, content with each breath and each

Climbing together the hill of the century

Deep Listening  Hut, Từ Hiếu Temple, Huế20.11.2020 To all my beloved children –  monastic, OI and lay members near and far. Today is the memorial day of the ancestral teacher who founded Từ Hiếu, our root temple. His first name is Tánh and his second name is Thiên, but he is also known by the name

A Eulogy from Thay’s Disciples in Plum Village

28th January 2022 Dear Beloved Thay, It is the greatest fortune of our life to have been able to become your students, to receive your guidance, and to belong to your Beloved Community.  You are our Teacher, and you have taught and nurtured us with boundless love, patience, and care. The dewdrops of your compassionate

Full day livestream schedule from Deer Park Monastery(times in PT)

The Dharma talk about “Continuing Thay’s Aspiration” by Brother Phap Dung, a senior Plum Village Dharma Teacher, will begin at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 8pm CET on Friday, January 28. The talk will be streamed live from Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California Click here for links to live streaming

Day 7 & 8 Memorial Ceremonies

28 and 29 January Ceremony to Pay Respect and Invite Thay’s Energy to be Present  01:00 – Friday 28 (US ET / New York, USA)07:00 – Friday 28 (CET / Paris, France)13:00 – Friday 28 (GMT+7 / Vietnam) Remembering Thay 04:00 – Friday 28 (US ET / New York, USA)10:00 – Friday 28 (CET / Paris, France)16:00 – Friday

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 came to pay respects to Thay.

Photos from Tu Hieu Temple, Hue, Vietnam, Day 5

Photos from Day 5 (Wednesday 26 January, 2022) You can view more photos here.

Letter of Condolence from US Senator Leahy

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NBC News Interview with Br Phap Dung

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Tributes to Thich Nhat Hanh

We have been receiving an outpouring of love from the global community, offering tributes to our teacher. We offer a selection of tributes from notable figures below. In his peaceful opposition to the Vietnam war, his support for Martin Luther King and most of all his dedication to sharing with others not only how mindfulness