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Hanh Tran
I visited Deer Park Monastery in 2015, primarily out of curiosity rather than a pursuit of spiritual growth. My brother persuaded me to attend the retreat by covering all the flight tickets and costs. He had met Thầy two years earlier during a U.S. tour and often shared the wonderful…
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Ray Tran
I learned about the Plum Village practice through my volunteering work at the Vietnam Buddhist Center. About two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Sister Chan Hy Nghiem (Sister Joy), who introduced me to this transformative practice. Through her guidance, I was able to learn and embrace the…
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Joni Ward
I’ve been a practitioner of the Plum Village tradition for 11 years, initially drawn to the practice after reading one of Thay’s books. While I do not perceive my own transformation, my friends have noticed my increased happiness. Among the various mindfulness practices, “Touching the Earth” has been the most…
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Our true home at Christmas
Jesus found his true home in his heart. He found the light in his heart. He taught his disciples that they too have their own light and he taught them to bring that light out for others to see. Siddhartha taught that one’s true home can be found in the…
