The 90-day Rains Retreat 2023-2024 has concluded, marking a period of deep study, practice, and transformation for our monastic and lay community.
The Rains Retreat is an annual retreat whose origins date back to the time of the Buddha. It is a time for Buddhist monastics to deepen their studies, practice, healing, and transformation.
At Plum Village, we had the opportunity to practice as a multifold Sangha (monastic and lay siblings), supporting each other to deeply learn, apply, and continue to evolve Thay’s teachings on Ethics.
The Rains Retreat Closing Ceremony celebrates this enriching community of monastic and lay practitioners.
We started and completed this Rains Retreat 2023-24 in Harmony. All the Buddhas are happy
Br. Phap Huu
The three-months retreat was an opportunity to go deep into the practice and make progress on the path of transformation. Please continue to uphold the practice and do not lose the depth you have realized
Sr. Chan Duc
This is a happy day for the mahasangha and I can feel Thay smiling. During these three months, we offered happiness and freedom to everyone who takes refuge in us. It is a gift for the world.
We are very grateful that Sister Chan Khong always offered her presence. It is already more than enough
Br. Minh Hy
Thank you for recognising I am still alive, and for accepting me
Sr. Chan Khong
Moments from the Closing ceremony
