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Wake Up Sydney
For this month's Sangha of the month, we travel across the ocean and get to know one of the Wake Up Sanghas in Australia,...
Six Mantras Remix
Enjoy listening to the Six Mantras Remix from the Children's Program Skit during this past summer retreat at the Blue Cliff Monastery!
The original version...
Introducing Mindfulness at a HIV Charity
By Wake Up London facilitator, Jess Stein
Earlier this year HIV charity Positively UK approached Wake Up London and asked us to facilitate some introductory...
The Way of Aspiration
by Jonathan Borella
In one hand, I hold life’s suffering.
The other holds its joy.
Joined together a lotus blossoms from the heart
And the way of aspiration...
Day of Mindfulness at the USC
Plum Village monks and nuns hosted a Day of Mindfulness in Vietnamese at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles on the 5th...
“Now I Can Feel the Joy of Simplicity” – Reflections on Wake Up Singapore
The members of last month's Sangha of the Month, Wake Up Singapore, share about their practice and how their Sangha changes their life...
Rofan: My extended family is...
What on Earth is a Meditation Flashmob?
An Interview with Elina Pen from Wake Up London
What is a meditation flashmob?
A meditation flashmob is a gathering of people that sit in meditation...
Blooming Like a Flower
"I’m blooming like a flower. I’ve never felt so happy and at peace. I’m truly grateful for the blessing from everyone in my practice....
Wake Up at Blue Cliff Monastery
This month, we'll take a look at how the Wake Up movement is developing at Blue Cliff Monastery in New York.
Sangha of the Month...
Pupils Are Taught to Meditate to Boost Their Focus
PRIMARY pupils are being taught ancient techniques of meditation derived from Buddhism to help them concentrate.
More than 400 pupils have already taken part in...
Building Peace in the Middle East, One Step at a Time
Dear brothers and sisters in the practice,
I hope this message finds you well, taking care of body and mind. Here in Plum Village the...
Wake Up and Rejoice Together
By Le
A Day of Mindfulness with Wake Up Singapore
Sitting quietly in the bamboo forest, the Sangha’s presence was embraced by the gentle breeze and...
Bringing the Message of Plum Village Through Music
An interview with Folk Singer and Wake Up Friend Joe Holtaway
There are many ways to come to Plum Village. People from all walks of...
Wake Up Singapore
For this month's Sangha of the Month, we travel to Asia and get to know Wake Up Singapore.
Find out how they got started and why...
Why Going to a Sangha Helps Me
My name is Sefrijn. About a year ago a friend liked a page on Facebook called Wake Up. I was interested in what it...