Meditation is to be still: to sit still, to stand still, and to walk with stillness. Meditation means to look deeply, to touch deeply so we can realize we are already home. Thich Nhat Hanh Did you know that there is a special section on the Plum Village App for those new to meditation practice? […]
Dear friends, We are happy to announce our first release of 2024! Version 2.14 of the Plum Village App is available now via Google Play, for Android phones and tablets, and via the App Store for Apple devices. Building on the previous update, our focus has been improving the layout to make navigation easier. We […]
For those new to meditation, tangerine meditation is a great way to show that the practice isn’t only about sitting and focusing on breathing, but can be incorporated into all aspects of life. In fact, many common habits and activities, such as walking or lying down – and even eating a tangerine – can be […]
Dear friends, Today we’d like to share some insights about Wake Up Films, a series of shorts which pair Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings with footage from Plum Village or the natural world. They can be accessed on the Plum Village App and on our YouTube channel, where we premiere a new installment most weeks, usually […]
When anger is manifesting in me, I am determined not to speak. I will practice mindful breathing and walking in order to recognize and to look deeply into my anger. I know that the roots of anger can be found in my wrong perceptions and lack of understanding of the suffering in myself and in […]
Dear friends, The 16 mindful breathing exercises are at the heart of the teachings offered by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the global Plum Village community. These exercises are ancient, systematic guides for sitting meditation and mindfulness of breathing according to the Buddha’s teaching in the Anapanasati Sutra. The amount of questions we receive […]
