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The teachings of the Buddha, and of the first generations of teachers that followed him, were kept alive as an oral tradition. Through Dharma Talks by our respected teacher, Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh, and other Masters of the Dharma in our traditions, we guide our practice in the Plum Village tradition.

Dharma Talks we enjoy
Heal the Mind, Heal the World 1:13:50
published December 31, 2012
Winter Retreat 2012-2013

https://youtu.be/1HzpYkX1Iec

Make True Home of Love 2:03:30
published December 26, 2010
Dharma Talk in the Dharma Cloud Temple of Plum Village Upper Hamlet

https://youtu.be/fOI_UlAm-LU

Social Change at the Base 1:38:40
published March 27, 2004
Colors of Compassion Retreat, Deer Park Monastery

https://youtu.be/afsGr7u9CNE

Touching Peace 1:27:28
published July 12, 1988
A public talk in Berkeley, California, introduced by poet and environmental activist Joanna Macy

https://youtu.be/g6atIQfEGwc

Being an Island: The Buddha's Last Teaching 21:30
published November 12, 2009
chanting/Earth-Touching-Ceremonial.mp3
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Excerpt from a Dharma Talk, Plum Village Lower Hamlet

https://youtu.be/UBI-hsLPg50

Buddha Is the Sitting 22:11
published June 10, 2019
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/bab194a0-5cd1-4051-b630-8a5ffcc74148.mp3
100
Connecting With Mother Earth 11:34
published January 24, 2023
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/80f83262-199c-4451-8308-51aff73e68fb.mp3
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Dharma Rain, and Being Alone 19:41
published October 21, 2003
Excerpt from the Israeli Palestinian Retreat Day 2: Process of Peace

https://youtu.be/cYmON_ElwMw

Emptiness: Empty of What? 21:40
published August 18, 2013
Excerpt from: Cultivating True Love

https://youtu.be/F3XqhBigMao

Five Spiritual Powers (Plus One) 22:13
published February 8, 2004
Excerpt from: Practicing in a Stressful Environment, Dear Park Monastery

https://youtu.be/plgt0vO_QGs

Flower – Fresh 20:50
published June 10, 2019
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/03740cc9-e285-47bb-836e-f8db2f065d1a.mp3
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Four Elements of True Love 19:33
published November 25, 2004
Excerpt from the Dharma Talk: Love and Happiness

https://youtu.be/PKWIeQXCKvU

Four Noble Truths 18:30
published August 27, 2013
Excerpt from second Dharma Talk: Art of Suffering Retreat

https://youtu.be/dy-RI3FrdGA

Four Notions to Remove 19:19
published October 2, 2011
Excerpt from: A Beginners Mind for a Beautiful Future

https://youtu.be/N6PJA33JvhI

Habit Energy of Worrying 19:01
published November 2, 1997
Excerpt from: Orientation, Teachings on Buddhist Psychology Retreat

https://youtu.be/jANxd6YGdAA

Helping Hungry Ghosts 18:25
published July 12, 1988
Excerpt from Touching Peace, An Evening With Thich Nhat Hanh

https://youtu.be/K3-aJON5780

How to Deal With Strong Emotions 21:23
published August 27, 2013
Excerpt from: Art of Suffering Retreat

https://youtu.be/dJX8WkKbPf8

Inviting the Bell 18:02
published March 25, 2004
Excerpt from Dharma Talk: Ending the Vicious Circle of Negative Habits

https://youtu.be/WsVB-L-IFG4

Liberating Our Mind: Untying Knots, the Ten Fetters 23:25
published June 18, 2009
Excerpt from The Path of the Buddha

https://youtu.be/UBI-hsLPg50

Loneliness and the Illusion of Connection 19:32
published December 13, 2012
Excerpt from a Dharma Talk in the Plum Village Lower Hamlet

https://youtu.be/HD6l2jKwT6k

Love Desire & Intimacy 20:08
published December 26, 2010
Excerpt from: Make a True Home of Your Love

https://youtu.be/5Jua1Df-9_A

Love Meditation 17:43
published December 31, 2009
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/abe388b0-20be-44f9-8ea2-bb45821629bc.mp3
100
Mindful Breathing: Exercises I - IV 17:16
published June 10, 2019
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/d4271425-3dbe-45a3-b528-46a16677b08e.mp3
100
Mindful Breathing: Exercises V - VIII 22:25
published September 29, 2011
talks/tnh-nourishing-joy-and-happiness.mp3
100
Excerpt from Dharma Talk: Call Your Cows By Their True Names

https://youtu.be/_KsQsmzm-ys

Mindful Breathing: Sixteen Steps 27:55
published August 13, 2013
Excerpt from Dharma talk during the Mindfulness Retreat for Educators

Sixteen Steps of Mindful Breathing

Mindfulness, Concentration, and Insight 21:18
published July 4, 2012
Excerpt from Dharma Talk Breathing with Life, Death, and Fear of Failure

https://youtu.be/X2uV1V1M_3g

No Sameness, No Otherness – Reconcile with Parents 26:20
published June 12, 2014
Extract from the Upper Hamlet retreat What Happens When We Die?

https://youtu.be/FD1M0jdC_Hg

Sitting with Mother, Father, and Sangha Body 29:20
published June 10, 2019
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/b166a38d-be6f-42fc-a7e6-b8c4bf47f45a.mp3
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Sitting with Mother, Father, and Teacher 19:55
published June 10, 2019
https://pvappaudio.b-cdn.net/76e9d960-3ea1-4613-a8a3-062e5b046e5b.mp3
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Smile – Release 22:45
published June 2, 1998
Excerpt from: The Path of Emancipation

https://youtu.be/t3RkhdU9Thc

Stopping and Looking Deeply 17:45
published January 14, 2004
Excerpt from Surrender Yourself to the Present Moment, Deer Park Monastery

https://youtu.be/9t9diBHpZ4M

Taking Care Anger 17:50
published March 25, 2004
Excerpt from Ending the Vicious Circle of Negative Habits

https://youtu.be/9OvLOna5_1A

The Silence of Life 15:50
published April 17, 2014
Excerpt from: dharma talk The Silence of Life

https://youtu.be/PXc2Pb1Uy_o

This Body Is Not Me 18:55
published November 3, 2005
Excerpt from: Thich Nhat Hanh: On Birth and Death

https://youtu.be/KKBDXcmRpAY

Thundering Silence: Hearing the Call of Mother Earth 22:51
published April 17, 2014
Excerpt from Dharma Talk 'The Silence of Life'

https://youtu.be/tUvTNz1wGUc

Tools for Quieting Anger 19:29
published November 27, 2005
Excerpt from: Can Happiness and Survival Go Together?

https://youtu.be/GvOL7Q_6lEs

Touching Reality as It Is 23:18
published December 7, 2012
Excerpt from: Touching Life With Each Mindful Breath

https://youtu.be/ICA2gjhwqa8

Volition: Our Deepest Desire 21:59
published March 27, 2004
Excerpt from: Social Change at the Base

https://youtu.be/u24OR-FN78w

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