Plum Village

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Plum Village

Branch of Lâm Tế

The Plum Village tradition is a modern school of engaged Buddhism founded by Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926–2022) in the Lâm Tế (Vietnamese Linji) lineage. Named after Plum Village, the practice center established in the Dordogne region of France in 1982, the tradition emphasizes mindfulness in daily life, engaged social action, and the integration of meditation practice with ethical living. Thích Nhất Hạnh developed the practice of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings as the foundation of the Order of Interbeing (Tiếp Hiện), established in 1966 during the Vietnam War. The tradition's teaching methods—walking meditation, mindful eating, dharma sharing circles, and the practice of Beginning Anew—have made Zen practice accessible to millions worldwide. With monasteries and practice centers on five continents and hundreds of local sanghas, Plum Village is one of the largest Buddhist communities in the Western world.