Thich Nhat Hanh's Blog, page 52

Online Retreat “Understanding our Mind”

Plum Village recently hosted our first online neuroscience retreat June 23 to June 28 with the title “Understanding Our Mind”. Let us enjoy the sweet aftertaste of this retreat through the feedback from our two Dharma teachers - Sr. Chan Duc (Sr Annabel) and young Dharma teacher Br. Troi Bao Tich, and a retreat participant, Aileen who shared their impressions and experiences.

The Great Bell Chant (The End of Suffering)

In the Plum Village Practice centers, we chant the Great Bell Chant every day. We would like to invite you to listen to the Great Bell Chant with a reading by Thay (Thich Nhat Hanh) and chanting by brother Phap Niem, and another full version is chanted by sr. Mai Nghiem.

Time passes

Sister Chan Duc (Sr. True Virtue) sings “Time passes”. In her early years of practice, this song appeared to Sr. Chan Duc as she touched the freedom of a time and space that is not bound by concepts. Though around us, time is passing, it is possible to dwell in a time outside of time, and

New Version of the Plum Village App

Would you like to take Plum Village with you in your pocket? We are happy to say you can, with an updated version of the Plum Village app.

Booking is open for weekend online retreats!

Thich Nhat Hanh's dream of an online monastery is becoming a reality: join Plum Village monastics for virtual weekend retreats streamed live from Plum Village, France. Deepen your mindfulness and concentration, interact with the monastics, and connect to our international community.

Online “Understanding the Mind” Neuroscience Retreat

Our first big online retreat, sharing, learning and practicing with scientists and lay friends. You can enjoy more photos from Plum Village here

Online Neuroscience Retreat (photos)

Our first big online retreat, sharing, learning and practicing with scientists and lay friends. You can enjoy more photos from Plum Village here

Creating Gathas – Mindfulness at Play

Gathas are short practice poems, that help us bring mindfulness, concentration, and insight to daily activities. Sister Giac An offers a selection of Gathas created recenlty in the Lower Hamlet Sutra class.

A Message from Sister Chan Khong

A special message from Sister Chan Khong

What Can We Take From This Moment?

Brother Phap Huu reflects on how we can use this time of global suffering as a moment of transformation. He suggests letting go, treasuring our loved ones, and refocusing our care for the planet.