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? […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Out of all of the Plum Village community’s practices, ‘Calm and Ease’ is one of the best-loved guided meditations. No wonder it’s one of the most-played meditations on both our app and YouTube channel. Its simplicity also makes it adaptable for different lengths, with several versions located in the app’s Guided Meditations folder. The most […]
Dear friends, We are happy to introduce a new series on the Plum Village App. A course comprising short teachings and meditations, in an audio format, it’s a companion to Kaira Jewel Lingo’s We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons in Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruption. This book from 2021 imparts accessible advice […]
