From Crisis to Transformation
In the spring of 2015, I received a sign of magic. I came across Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings and while listening to one of...
Wake Up House in Berlin
How did you come up with the idea of a Wake Up House in Berlin?
I (Anna) was inspired by the Wake Up House in...
My Father and I
By Brother Pham Hanh
I still remember vividly my community as a young boy. We had to go up the stairs and into a big...
Wake Up Berlin
As Sangha of the Month for this month, friends from Wake Up Berlin share about how they got started, how they practice together, and their joys...
Returning Home With a Big Smile!
With a big smile on my face, I returned home after the Wake Up Netherlands Summer Retreat at the Maanhoeve farm. Rain was pouring...
Smartphonelessness ~ A Tribute to Silence in a Turbulent World
By Leni Cellini
The Wonder of Smartphones
I have to admit: it can be extremely convenient. All those apps. Being able to read your emails anywhere....
Doing Inner Work and Taking Care of the Missing Hole in Our Hearts
Jan from Wake Up Nijmegen and Susanne from Wake Up Oslo share about their experiences and insights from attending the Empathy and Compassion Conference...
Space, Openness and Connectedness
At the end of this summer, the yearly Wake Up Netherlands Summer Retreat took place at de Maanhoeve, hosted by Wim and Ida. Although...
Moving Between Sanghas
Interview with Barry
Getting involved with Wake Up Netherlands
I had been practicing with the all-ages Sangha in The Hague for a number of years before...
Wake Up Your Artist
by Joe Holtaway
About a year ago, I was headed to the European Institute of Applied Buddhism (EIAB) for my first time to help out...
Amazing Autumn Spaghetti
By Anneke
Amazing Autumn Spaghetti With Pumpkin, Smoked Tofu, Olives and Almonds
Isn’t it odd that the best dishes often come together with some simple...
Inspiration, Appreciation and Nourishment
by Michiel de Koning
A "Bedtime" Story
Plum Village, March 2015 – Waking up at two o'clock at night. Why is my alarm beeping? Putting on...
Wake Up Munich
As Sangha of the Month this month, we travel to Germany and get to know Wake Up Munich. Discover how they practice together and...
The Growth of Happy Farm
Fresh red, yellow, and purple tomatoes, beautiful salad greens, and pumpkins are just some of the delicious vegetables delivered to residents and retreatants at...
Happy Farm in Lower Hamlet
The Happy Farm Lower Hamlet is a small organic vegetable farm located on one of the monastic sisters' ground in Plum Village. It brings...