New version of the UK Practice ManualReviewed by Kate Atchley, Vow of True Virtue The UK Manual of Practice has been recently revised. The Manual is a valuable resource for anyone who follows Thay’s teachings. After an introduction, detailed guidance on many aspects of the practice is offered, including the…
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Contemplations on The Five Mindfulness Trainings
photo by Paul Davis Marisela Gomez’s Personal Statement on the Writing of the Contemplations on the Five Mindfulness Trainings The Five Mindfulness Trainings have been a wonderful remembrance of what is the ground of ethics. When I first read these, what came to my mind was “this is what my…
Practicing with The Four Noble Truths in the World
An offering from ARISE Sangha: Dharma teacher Marisela B. Gomez uses inspiration from Thích Nhất Hạnh to show us how to transform the suffering of racial injustice.
The Cosmos Inside Us
Heaven isn't up there, it's here. A writer reflects on the spiritual connections between ourselves, our conduct, and our planet in climate crisis, during a visit to Plum Village. By June Mitchell Originally published in Resurgence & Ecologist Recently I attended Earth Week at Plum Village in South West France.…
Book Club: Fierce Vulnerability – Healing from Trauma, Emerging through Collapse
You’re invited to a series of book club discussions on Kazu Haga's new book Fierce Vulnerability. In times of collapse, we need a movement that recognizes injustice as a reflection of collective trauma and embraces its role as a catalyst for collective healing through transformative action. If you want to explore…
A Garland of Gratitude
At Wake Up Schools, we have been cultivating our heart of gratitude. We connect regularly as Happy Teachers Sangha, and many of us have enjoyed summer retreats and events for teachers. As a community, we have taken time to reflect on the practice energy of Wake Up Schools and how…
Herstory: A Women’s History Month interview with publisher Hisae Matsuda
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I wanted to spotlight our own Publisher, Hisae Matsuda, who inspires and empowers all who work with her. As of 2021...
Relax
Photo by Warren Sander Knowing when to rest is a deep practice. Sometimes we try too hard in our practice or we work too much without mindfulness; thus we become tired very easily. The practice of mindfulness should not be tiring; rather, it should be energizing. If when we recognize…
At Home in the World
Have you ever felt lonely or like you didn't belong? Looking this way and that way for your “True home”? Deer Park Monastery invites you to an international Online Retreat, At Home in the World, March 20-24, 2024. More details below. Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh recounts a powerful story…
Our Staff
Terry Barber (she/her) Editorial Director Emerita, Palm Leaves Press Terry came to Parallax in 2002 after living in Thich Nhat Hanh’s community for nine years. Since 1992 she has contributed to Plum Village’s Thich Nhat Hanh archive by transcribing Thay’s Dharma talks. Terry likes the mountains, reading, listener-sponsored radio, and…