Dear friends, Even before his passing in early 2022, Thich Nhat Hanh’s stroke in 2014 meant mindfulness practitioners around the world – especially those practicing in the Plum Village tradition – could no longer hear him give his much-loved Dharma talks. For those of us who used to join in months-long retreats like the Rains […]
Dear friends, We are happy to announce that the latest update to the Plum Village App is available now, on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android phones and tablets. This post will introduce all improvements made since the end of 2022 (covering v2.12.0, v2.12.1, and the latest release, […]
Peace activism and the practice of mindfulness come easily to those who understand their interconnectedness. Singer-songwriter Joe Holtaway is one of those people. And to use his artistry to further enable this connection, he attends both protests and mindfulness retreats with his guitar on hand. We met in London for a conversation which ranged from […]
Dear friends, We are happy to share this short interview with Brother Peace (Brother Minh An), the monastic behind many of the most popular songs on the Plum Village App. The songs – some of which are covers, some which he wrote himself – capture beauty, grief, and hope, and sometimes all these feelings and […]
At Plum Village practice centers around the world, a Lazy Day takes place once a week. Not just a day of rest, this is a deep practice initiated by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. But what exactly is a Lazy Day? And why use the word ‘lazy’, when it can have such negative connotations? These […]
Dear friends, It’s been one year since the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh. To mark this moment, we’d like to share relevant material about the Zen Master with you, both new and old. This is available to watch, read, or listen to on the Plum Village App and on platforms of the wider Plum Village […]
