Welcome to a Refuge of Peace & Healing

A Plum Village Community of Mindful Living Established by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh

A global spiritual leader, poet, peace activist, and bestselling writer, Thay's powerful teachings live on in mindfulness practice centers around the world.

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Upcoming Events

Find or Start a Mindfulness Community

A sangha is a local community of mindfulness practitioners who gather to meditate, share joys and difficulties, and support one another. Search for a sangha in your area or learn how to start one.

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Learn Online

Step through our digital portal to watch videos, listen to the Dharma, and read key Buddhist texts and teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh and others of the Plum Village tradition.

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Announcement

Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing

The Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing — opening Fall 2026 — is dedicated to advancing Thay’s vision of nurturing kind, wise, and compassionate human beings. Rooted in Buddhist principles and applied ethics, the school offers a holistic approach to education for children that integrates mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and ethical living.

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Donations are our main source of support, so every offering is greatly appreciated. Your contribution helps us to keep the monastery open to receive guests throughout the year.

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