Based on an interview with Brother Phap Dung, a senior Plum Village Dharma teacher, we explore the question: “What is McMindfulness?“ Thich Nhat Hanh published The Miracle of Mindfulness in 1975, a time when the word mindfulness was seldom-used in the West. Fast forward 45 years to 2020, it is now a word we find […]
Dear friends, We are pleased to announce the release of version 2.3 of the Plum Village app. This update brings a wide range of small enhancements, bug fixes, and under-the-hood improvements which make the app more robust than ever. We’ve also added support for the Apple Health app for those who use it on iPhone. […]
The Bell of Mindfulness on the Plum Village App is a way of reminding yourself to be mindful. Taking moments throughout the day to connect with your body, and to the present moment, can greatly increase happiness and ease. This post will explore the Bell’s purpose more thoroughly, and explain how to use it. If […]
Mindful eating means bringing our awareness to the food on our plate and in our mouth. It is about paying full attention to the sensations of eating in the present moment. It can transform our relationship with food and is a great way to bring mindfulness into our daily life. Here are some reasons to eat mindfully and a guide to help you get started.
Dear friends, We are pleased to announce the release of version 2.2 of the Plum Village app! This small but significant release will make sure you see all the regular updates from our wonderful editors in the Oak Forest Team! We’ve improved the way content is refreshed so you see the latest meditations, talks, chants, […]
Dear friends, We are pleased to announce the release of version 2.1 of the Plum Village app! This is the biggest update since version 2.0 was released a couple of months ago. We have received many kind comments, bug reports, and feature suggestions since the 2.0 release. Much of our focus has been on bug […]
