Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? "Rising Tides" Cohort
Welcome to a transformative journey into the life and teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay).
Launching in Summer 2025, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey into the life and teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay). This online course offers a deep dive into the wisdom and insights of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time.
What You’ll Experience:
You will explore key moments in Thay’s life, learning how he transformed challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth.
- Dharma Talks: Engage with weekly Dharma talks by Brother Pháp Lưu at Deer Park Monastery, each focusing on a pivotal period in Thay’s life and the evolution of his teachings.
- Exclusive Interviews: Listen to interviews with those who knew Thay closely, including Sister Chân Đức, Sister Định Nghiêm, Brother Pháp Dung, and peace activists who were with Thay in the 60s and 70s, offering personal insights into his teachings.
- Curated Readings: Access a carefully selected reading list featuring Thay’s writings, primary sources, and scholarly articles that correspond with each week’s theme.
- Dharma Sharing Circles: Participate in group discussions, guided by lay Dharma teachers and members of the Order of Interbeing, to deepen your practice within a supportive community.
Let Thay's teachings inspire your spiritual journey.
Course Activities
Weekly Reflections
Write responses to prompts based on the week’s teachings, allowing for personal reflection and integration of the material.
Dharma Sharing Groups
Join weekly group discussions to build connections and explore the teachings in a community setting.
Certification
Receive a certificate from Deer Park Monastery upon course completion.
Learning Objectives
Through biographical studies, primary source readings, interviews, and interactive Dharma sharing, you will gain a profound understanding of Thay’s teachings and how they can inspire your own spiritual practice.
- Understand the significant events in Thich Nhat Hanh’s life and how they shaped his teachings.
- Explore the emotional and spiritual practices Thay used to navigate difficulties and how you can apply these lessons to your own life.
- Engage with primary sources and scholarly articles to gain a comprehensive view of Thay’s contributions to modern Buddhism.
- Connect with others through Dharma Sharing Circles, fostering community and deepening your understanding.
Course begins Summer 2025. More information coming soon.
Brother Phap LuuDo we really know who Thich Nhat Hanh is? It’s a koan, a Zen question, to ask ourselves...Everybody thinks they know: Thay is the grandfather of mindfulness, or Thay is a peace activist who spoke out about the war in Vietnam, Thay is a poet, etc. This course invites you to explore this question deeply, understanding that Thay’s life and teachings transcend any single definition.”
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From time to time we offer multi-week courses related to mindfulness, the teachings and life of Thich Nhat Hanh, and a variety of similar subjects. Please see our schedule of upcoming courses.
Plum Village App
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