PHOTO OF THAY FROM INDIA TOUR CONTINUES TO INSPIRE PRACTITIONER
There are moments in time, captured on film, that may at first blush seem insignificant.
In this image to the right, for instance, we see a photo taken of Thay from behind, walking toward a large tree, with another monk following closely behind. It could be almost anywhere.
But to the woman who snapped the photo more than twenty years ago, it represents a transformative moment in her life as a practitioner in both the Plum Village and Soto Zen traditions.
Mindfulness and the transformation of gun violence
How can our practice prepare us to respond to the growing number of mass shootings in the United States?
Lay Dharma Teach Jack Lawlor (True Direction) draws from Thay’s teachings and his own experience living in Chicago to provide a path for us to take care of our fear and anxiety while taking mindful steps to address deep societal suffering.
On “In-gagement”
How can we be socially engaged and take care of ourselves and our communities?
Senior Dharma teacher Brother Phap Dung answers this question in this beautiful Dharma talk on “in-gagement.”
america’s racial karma - an excerpt
We hope you enjoy this excerpt from Dharma teacher Dr. Larry Ward’s new book, America’s Racial Karma, on breaking America’s cycle of racial trauma.
Thay’s Tips for Staying Sane in Challenging Times
How do monks structure their day, balancing meditation, work, and rest? Read Thich Nhat Hanh’s key teachings on the art of living each day well.
ENGAGING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE: AN INVITATION
Senior Dharma Teacher Thay Phap Dung at Plum Village Monastery offers a lens through which to contemplate as we participate in the collective awakening of racial justice in our communities.
The Plum Village Survival Kit – Part I: Taking Care of Yourself
Resources for dealing with anxiety and stress, creating calm and ease, some beautiful mindful music, and online resources.
The Plum Village Survival Kit – Part II: Cultivating Compassion and Helping Others
Practices to cultivate compassion for ourselves and others, through our daily practice, guided meditations, and chanting.