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Building the Rainbow Family has been a work in progress for several years and we are now slowly harvesting the fruits. Brother Bao Tang explains the value and benefit of the Rainbow Family: communities of LGBTQIA+ people within the Plum Village tradition. plumvillage.org/articles/the-r…

Please enjoy this beautiful slideshow of photographs of Plum Village from the 1980s to the present day. It was made as part of the celebrations of our 40-year anniversary. Watch here: youtu.be/pC3uIPDuRlQ

The The Happy Farm is hosting a two-week immersive experience in mindfulness, deep ecology, and nature connection from September 16th to 30th. plumvillage.org/retreats/info/…

In this touching letter, Sister Chân Tuệ Nghiêm shares about her first visits to Plum Village, how she decided to become a nun, walking the monastic path, and putting the practice into action when her mother died. plumvillage.org/articles/safe-…

This clip of Sr Dinh Nghiem talking about recovering from the pain of losing a loved one is from the latest episode of 'The Way Out Is In'. You can find the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts, or with a transcript on the Plum Village website: plumvillage.org/podcast/beyond…

Did you know that Thay once set a written exam for his students? Hear about that and other stories from Plum Village over the years: plumvillage.org/articles/fond-…

We're happy to share a new Mindfulness Bell issue honoring Thay's transformation and a new website for the journal. You can read a selection of the articles, become a subscriber, or pre-order a print copy at: mindfulnessbell.org

In these extracts from the 2011 book, 'Planting Seeds' we hear two experiences of how children are welcomed, included, and nurtured at Plum Village summer retreats: plumvillage.org/articles/plum-…

How are we really feeling today? Wake Up Schools coordinator Orla O’Sullivan, shows children how to name and describe their emotions. Watch the 8-minute video and download resources for children to explore their "inside weather": plumvillage.org/articles/recog…

To mark the “manifestation day” of Thay (11 October 1926) we share a talk from him on sangha, a community of practitioners living the teachings of the Buddha and ancestral teachers. The sangha is Thay’s deep aspiration and great legacy. plumvillage.org/articles/true-…

We share extracts from a new book by Tho Ha Vinh (a lay Dharma teacher in the Plum Village tradition) which explores how we can achieve collective wellbeing. plumvillage.org/articles/a-cul…

Brother Phap Niem recounts wonderful memories of Brother Giac Thanh aka Brother Floating Cloud who was an elder brother at Plum Village Monastery and abbot of Deer Park Monastery. plumvillage.org/articles/the-l…

New opportunity to work with the Plum Village international community! We're looking for an Experienced Web Developer to support us in building a custom LMS, for an online course on 'Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet'. Full details: tnhf.org/careers

For many of us around this time of year, mindful consumption can be a challenge! Last year we asked three elder sisters at Plum Village, France about various challenges around Christmas time and the holiday season: plumvillage.org/articles/a-min…

.Sr True Dedication recently spoke on a short podcast from TEDxLondon's Climate Curious Podcast: tedxlondon.com/.../climate-qu… To delve deeper, this spring we'll be offering a 6-week online course: "Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet”. To learn more visit: plumvillage.org/zasp

Enjoy a short guided meditation from Sr True Dedication on connecting with the Earth on TEDxLondon's Climate Curious podcast: tedxlondon.com/podcasts/clima… You can also delve deeper into this topic on our "Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet" online course: plumvillage.org/zasp

Registration for the upcoming Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet online course pilot will open **in the next week** (places limited). If you’d love to join and don’t want to miss out, please go to plumvillage.org/zasp and sign up for updates.

Our pioneering new online interactive course, Zen & the Art of Saving the Planet, has limited spaces left for the May-July cohort. Simply visit plumvillage.org/zasp to apply. The course will run again from Oct to Dec this year. #ZenAndThePlanet

Are you looking to do something meaningful and rewarding this summer? We need volunteers who have attended a Plum Village retreat for our Summer Opening. In particular for our English-language children's program and our program for teenage boys. plumvillage.org/retreats/info/…

Our online course, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet, explores how to respond to the climate crisis with insight, compassion, community, and mindful action. Registration now open - join the Oct 15 - Dec 3 2023 course cohort. Find out more: plumvillage.org/courses/zen-an…