Thich Nhat Hanh's Blog, page 57

Our life is our message

One of the great gifts of Thich Nhat Hanh is his insistence that the true purpose of Buddhism is not to sit on a cushion in some remote monastery but to use the deep insights of mindfulness to change the world for the better. The term “Engaged Buddhism” was coined by Thich Nhat Hanh, great

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Global Optimism – Interview with Sr True Dedication and Br Phap Dung

Isolated yet together: moving your sangha online

With much of the world in lockdown or practicing social distancing, sanghas are having to be adaptable and creative as they move meetings online. The technology might seem daunting but it’s worth the effort to continue to provide a precious space of practice and connection. Here are a few tips for making the transition. Which

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“We are here for you”

A video message from the Brother Phap Huu of Upper Hamlet to the larger Plum Village community.

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Plum Village Online – Podcast

Plum Village is very pleased to announce that we have a new online audio platform for dharma talks. You can now listen to all the recent dharma talks within the Plum Village tradition on your favourite podcast platform.

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A Zen Master’s tips for staying sane in challenging times

How do monks structure their day, balancing meditation, work & rest? Here are Thich Nhat Hanh’s key teachings on the art of living each day well.

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Cierre temporal en respuesta al coronavirus (COVID-19)

Querida comunidad amada: Conscientes del reciente brote de coronavirus (COVID-19) en Europa y del creciente número de casos en Francia, hemos tomado la difícil decisión de cerrar al público desde hoy hasta el 1 de mayo nuestro centro de práctica de plena conciencia en Plum Village. Las personas que ya se hayan registrado recibirán el

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Temporary Closure in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dear Beloved Community, Aware of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Europe, and the growing number of cases in France, we have taken the difficult decision to close our Plum Village mindfulness practice center to the public, from now until May 1st. We will be giving full refunds to those already registered. We regret that

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The Heart Sutra

This is the English translation of the Heart Sutra by Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most important sutras in Mahayana Buddhism. This new translation was completed in 2014, you can read Thay’s explanation of why he made this new translation in this letter. The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore Avalokiteshvara while

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True Freedom Pen Pal Program

Please enjoy this article about a wonderful program supporting prison inmates with compassionate letter writing and honest exchanges about practicing the Dharma.

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