Many people think that to be empty means not existing. But it’s not true; emptiness does not mean nonexistence. In sutra we recite, “Form is emptiness, and emptiness is form”. There is a glass which is not empty because it has some tea in it. Another glass has no tea inside. To be empty or […]
Is there a way to deal with the death of a loved one? In particular, how can a mother deal with the loss of a partner and give their children the best possible upbringing? Is there a way to take the gloominess away? Visualize a cloud in the sky. Maybe one part of the cloud […]
The 40 Tenets of Plum Village is a new series of in-depth video teachings on the Plum Village App. It is based on an ongoing weekly class run by Dharma teacher Brother Phap Luu, which is being live-streamed from Deer Park Monastery, California throughout 2021. Each class discusses a new tenet – a principle that […]
In the Mindfulness of Breathing text, the Buddha proposes 16 exercises on the subject. It’s very practical, and everyone can do it. It’s not complicated and the effect of the practice is noticeable after just an hour or two. These are the first four exercises of mindful breathing recommended by the Buddha so that we […]
Visualize a physician who has to meet many sick people. He may say, “How can I enjoy my health if many people around me are sick?” And if the doctor himself is sick, there is no hope for anyone. Therefore, the duty of a doctor is to keep himself healthy, so that he can help […]
Flowers in the Dark is a new audio series on the Plum Village App. In it, mindfulness teacher Sister Dang Nghiem kindly offers short episodes on guided mindfulness practices. Content draws on her latest book, Flowers in the Dark – Reclaiming Your Power to Heal Trauma through Mindfulness (2021), a deeply thoughtful guide to healing […]
