In January 2024, Thích Nhất Hạnh (Thầy)—the teacher of mindful living and the founder of the Plum Village tradition—will be celebrated as the Fifth Patriarch of Từ Hiếu root temple and First Patriarch of the Plum Village Sangha. We invite you to learn more about Thầy's life and the spiritual roots of Plum Village through Thầy's books, which continue to be some of his most accessible offerings to the world.
We have several new books that we are excited about, and many categories on our website to help you find the right gift for your friend, family, coworker, and yourself! We invite you to take some time to explore parallax.org, shop with intention, and give mindfully.
In response to the current situation in the Middle East, Plum Village monastics share an open letter, a guided meditation, and a letter to the President of the United States.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the book launch of Tears Become Rain: Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh on October 10th.
All relationships go through ups and downs. If we are fortunate enough (and benefit from things like a supportive community, a mindfulness practice, or other stabilizing strategies), we can experience this ebb and flow with some level of comfort. But sometimes we get stuck in a down flow. You may notice there is less sexual chemistry or desire or that the time you spend together is not as enjoyable. You might bicker more or feel irritated by your partner’s every move. Or perhaps your relationship just feels meh…nothing special or exciting. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing relationship burnout.
It’s time to put away the holiday decor. New Year’s Day—with all its excitement and newness—is over. All you have stretching out in front of you now is…winter. Not the merry/exciting holiday winter—just plain old January and February winter. This period of time can feel dreary and low for many people,but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are three ways to beat the winter “blahs” that can help you to embrace, rather than brace against, this season.
Author of A Culture of Happiness Dr. Tho Ha Vinh Celebrating the release of A Culture of Happiness, author Tho Ha Vinh answers questions about happiness, the framework used in…
Author of Heal Your Living Youheum Son In celebration of the release of Heal Your Living, author Youheum Son sat down to answer some questions around what inspired her to…
Brother Chân Pháp Lưu In celebration of Vesak, I chatted with Plum Village Brother Chân Pháp Lưu about the importance of the holiday, Engaged Buddhism, and the recent passing of beloved Zen…
Eliza Factor, Author of Strange Beauty: A Portrait of My Son In celebration of Women’s History Month, I chatted with Author Eliza Factor about the five-year anniversary of her memoir,…