Water reflecting The clear still water of a mountain lake reflects the mountain and the sky with pristine clarity. You can do the same. If you are calm and still enough, you can reflect the mountain, the blue sky, and the moon exactly as they are. You reflect whatever you see just as it is, […]
This transcript is an excerpt from a Dharma talk on turning despair into compassion and peace. It relates to advice Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh gave after the 9/11 attacks. I was in America when September 11 took place. That day, I was going from Deer Park Monastery to Northern California to organize retreats and […]
Where the fight begins When someone says something unkind to you, you may want to retaliate right away. That is where the fight begins. This habitual way of reacting creates a well-worn pathway in your brain. When you travel a neural pathway over and over again, it becomes a habit. Very often that pathway leads […]
Any time is the right time to talk about peace, but, in deeply troubling times like those we are living through, this conversation becomes essential. Below is a range of books about peace by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and other educators and practitioners. From perspectives on resolving the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, […]
Last revised on Oct 24, 2024 to reflect new Settings menu. At present, the Plum Village App has full support for: The user interface of the app is supported in all of these languages, plus we offer content (talks, meditations, and resources) in all of these languages. Additionally, some of our videos have subtitles in […]
Dear friends, We are happy to announce a new update to the Plum Village App, available now on the App Store for Apple devices, and on Google Play for Android phones and tablets. In this update, we have made significant improvements to the search function, including new options to filter by duration or author. Enhanced […]
