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Shem Center Gingko Tree

As the oldest surviving species of tree known to exist, the Ginkgo tree has become a symbol of strength, hope and peace. Shem Center supports other organizations whose work, like the Ginkgo tree, symbolizes and embodies strength, hope and peace in our world.

The Plum Village App – Thich Nhat Hanh on your mobile phone

Did you know Plum Village has an app you can use on your mobile phone to access the teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh? The Plum Village App Team sends this message in the late Summer days of August and September:

Dear friends,

Summer is still in full force – a rather hot and changeable one in Plum Village, but we hope you’re all able to keep cool and refreshed through daily practice.

August has arrived and before long we’ll venture into autumn. For many, this summer month is a series of lazy days: a great time to practice mindfulness. 

But even during the lazy summer months, new material is still being added to the Plum Village App – just check Latest Updates in the Extras category! Today we particularly want to point you towards five short films about the Five Mindfulness Trainings, which use the words of Thich Nhat Hanh. Available on the app in Resources → Short Films.

Or access them directly here: The First Mindfulness TrainingThe SecondThe ThirdThe Fourth, and The Fifth. 🙏🏽 😌

To dig deeper, you can read about the trainings to find out more about these true practices of compassion and understanding. ☁️

Until next time, wishing you peace and serenity,
The Plum Village App Team

The Art of Laziness
Short Meditation

An invitation into laziness with this 5 minute practice guided by Brother Phap Huu – taken from episode #41 of our podcast ‘The Way Out Is In’ : The Art of Laziness: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There!

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The Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality website is awarded a 2022 American Digital Design Award for excellence in design and user experience.

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