Retreat
Nov 27 – Nov 30, 2026
Plum Village PH Retreat 2026
A residential mindfulness retreat with visiting monastics at the Regina Rica Retreat, from dinner on 27 November to lunch on 30 November 2026.
Regina Rica Retreat
Registration open
Welcome
Breathe. Smile. Come home.
Welcome to Plum Village Philippines, a mindfulness community in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
An island of stillness in a restless world.
In our fast-paced lives, we often forget to come home to ourselves. Here, we practice returning — to our breath, to our body, to the present moment — together as a community, in daily life and in gatherings across the islands and online.
Begin. Practice. Deepen.
Wherever you are on the path, there is a way to take the next step.
Practice
Join community gatherings — weekly sittings, online sessions, and Days of Mindfulness.
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Our community
A practice rooted in our community.
We are a community of practitioners in the Philippines inspired by the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Together, we cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and deep listening through regular practice and friendship. Whether we meet in person or online, our sangha offers a space to pause, breathe, and support one another in living with more peace and awareness.
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What is Mindfulness?
A gentle introduction to the heart of our practice, in the words of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Practice with us
Ways to practice together
Weekly Community Gatherings
Regular in-person sittings to practice together and support one another.
See scheduleOnline Practice Sessions
Sit with the sangha from wherever you are, across the islands and beyond.
Join onlineDays of Mindfulness
Spend a full day in practice — sitting, walking, eating, and resting mindfully.
Learn moreNew to meditation?
You are welcome, just as you are.
No experience is needed. Start with a single breath and let the practice unfold gently.
Stay connected
Receive gentle reminders of upcoming gatherings and reflections from our community.