Articles

The mark of a true Masters is their capacity for love, compassion, kindness and joy. The story of how Thay was ordained and the kindness, care and gentleness of his own teacher.

Dear Friends, We are happy to tell you that the monks and nuns of Plum Village, together with some of our wonderful friends in the practice, have made a new album of chants. Many of our chants have been renewed with  harmonies and instrumental parts. These chants were recorded...

How Thay's teacher taught him to light incense when he was a novice and the meaning behind the act.

"Gathas for Daily Life was a warrior’s manual on strategy. As novices, we were handed it when we entered the monastery and instructed to keep it close at hand at all times, even to use it as a pillow at night..."

This is the third in a series of stories Thay has told of his time as a young monk at the Root Temple in Hue, Vietnam, to which he has recently returned to live.

This is the second in a series of memories written by Thay, called Memories from the Root Temple, based on his time with his teacher, Master Thanh Quy at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam, to which he has recently returned to live.

This is the first in a series of memories written by Thay, based on his time at Tu Hieu Temple, Vietnam (his root temple), to which he has recently returned to live.

An interview with Sister True Virtue (Chan Duc). She tells us how she has stayed on the path and shares some stories about Thay.

An article about the opening of the 90 Day Retreat, 2018 by Br. Phap Dung with an invitation to practice joyfully and deeply with the community where ever you may be.

Br. Phap Bieu reflects on three poems by Master Ham Son (Zh. Hanshan)and shares his own experiences of being in the mountains and of the practice.

What's in a pear tree? On a foggy, dark night in the Upper Hamlet, a brother discovers the nature of mind with the help of a beloved old pear tree.

The Happy Farmers enjoy hosting their first "Experience Week" , sharing their practice of mindful, organic farming.

Thay’s book “The Art of Living” (2017) has been awarded the Nautilus Award (Gold) for best book in the category “Religion / Spirituality of Eastern Thought”. Nautilus Book Award is honored to share some of the wisdom, love, hope, and creativity that flow from the recent Award-Winning books. Each...

Dear friends,   Here is the link to download the booklet of the 21 Day Retreat “A Real Soulmate of the Buddha”. We hope that you enjoy the retreat and this booklet can be helpful for your practice. A Real Soulmate of the Buddha You may watch the Dharma...

Sr. Chân Đức expresses gratitude for our practice center the European Institute of Applied Buddhism, Germany to celebrate it's 10 year anniversary. She tell us how Thay and the sangha have turned a place with a dark history into a place of peace and joy.

The celebration of love, peace and harmony for all beings.  Happy Vesak!

We are novice brothers and sisters from France, Germany, Italy, the U.S., Vietnam, the Netherlands and other countries who live in Plum Village, France. We have grown up in Buddhist, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and other traditions, and now we have found our new spiritual home in the beautiful international...