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Francophone Retreat 2025

From April 19 to April 26, 2025, French-speaking practitioners gathered from many corners of the world to join this precious retreat across the three hamlets of Plum Village, France.

Vesak Day at Plum Village Monastery

On May 11th, the multifold community at Plum Village, France, gathered in the Lower Hamlet to celebrate Vesak—commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing (parinirvana) of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Celebrating Vesak: Are You A Buddha?

As we celebrate Vesak, honoring the Buddha's life and enlightenment, Brother Phap Huu reminds us to recognize the awakened nature in ourselves and one another, transform habit energies and reflect on the legacy we offer to the world through our thoughts, speech and actions.

Roots Nourished, Spirits Glow

In May 2024, Plum Village hosted the “Nourishing Our Roots” retreat for young Asians in the West. In this article Lê Tiết Khánh reflects on his journey of healing and reconnecting with his Asian roots.

The Wisdom of Spring: Trust the Unfolding

To honour Earth Day, we’re delighted to share insights from Mick McEvoy of the Happy Farm and rewilding projects. Mick offers simple, nourishing practices and reflections inspired by the spring to help you care for your own well-being, and touch the insight of interbeing.

Honoring Thay in New York City: Thich Nhat Hanh Way

On April 11th, New York City officials co-named a street in honor of our teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, lovingly known as Thay—recognizing his extraordinary contributions to peace, mindfulness, and social transformation in the world.

Happy Continuation Day to Sister Chan Khong

Today, we celebrate the continuation of our beloved Sr. Chan Khong by sharing a love letter from Sr Chan Duc and three cherished practices. We invite you to choose one that touches your heart and carry forward her spirit of healing, transformation, and service in your life and in the world.

Still Water Great Precepts Transmission Ceremony

From March 23rd to 28th, 2025, the Still Water Great Precepts Transmission Ceremony was held at Plum Village, France, and live-streamed in connection with Thai Plum Village.

A Safe Space for Healing: BIPOC Journeys in Plum Village

Sister Bội Nghiêm interviews US Dharma Teachers Valerie Brown and Juliet Hwang to share their experience-based insights on the necessity of BIPOC spaces and groups in cultivating a key sense of safety for practitioners of Color and in preparing the ground for individual and collective transformation and healing.

Plum Village Newsletter: Blossoms of Spring

With joy and gratitude, we are happy to share the newly published Plum Village Newsletter — a fragrant offering of insights, care, and creativity from our global monastic and lay sangha.