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Official Announcement

Plum Village, France

January 8, 2016

To all Plum Village Practice Centers,

To all Practice Centers and Sanghas world wide,

To our Dear Beloved Friends,

Since the dawn of the New Year, Thay has very clearly communicated to us a wish to return to

his hermitage in Plum Village, France. Thay is satisfied with the progress he has made so far,

thanks to the phenomenal care and attention of the doctors at UCSF, as well as all the many

wonderful therapists treating him in the past six months. Thay would now like to return home to

benefit from the healing collective energy there and to be with his Plum Village family. The

doctors approved of Thay’s decision and assured us that Thay could make the journey without

risk. The attendant team will continue to care for our teacher around the clock and to find the

most appropriate therapies.

We are very happy to announce that Thay arrived safely at Bergerac airport in France this

afternoon (Friday 8th January), and returned to his hermitage in Plum Village, to a warm

welcome of songs and smiles from his monastic disciples.

We are profoundly grateful for all the support and loving donations that Thay and the

attendants have received throughout their stay in San Francisco. The loving embrace of the

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global Sangha has allowed Thay to make great progress on his path of recovery, and he

returns to Plum Village invigorated and full of joy. On the eve of the New Year, Thay joined in

the joyful celebrations with his attendants, smiling and humming along as they sang. In the last

few days, Thay has also enjoyed listening animatedly to recordings of his own voice

reading some of his best­loved poems. We are all happy to trust in Thay’s new intuition to

return to Plum Village. In the coming weeks we will celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Daffodil

Festival, and the Great Ordination Ceremony at Plum Village, and are very happy to know that

Thay will be able to enjoy these celebrations with us.

We continue to practice together to care for our teacher, to care for ourselves, and to care for

the present moment; by doing so we can assure a bright future that contains the love of

community, sisterhood and brotherhood. We are deeply grateful for the supportive energy that

everyone is sending our teacher, and invite you to continue doing so as we turn this new page.

With love and trust,

The Monks and Nuns of Plum Village

Future official reports on Thay’s recovery will be posted from time to time at plumvillage.org,

langmai.org, villagedespruniers.org, and www.facebook.com/thichnhathanh.

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Dear Thay, I’m so happy to see your smile.I am so grateful for your help it has changed a lot in my life. I also thank our brothers andsisters who have represented you wonderfully with very deep Dharmatalks.We are very happy that now Thay can again celebrate with us. I love you Thay and Plum Village Community Thay is looking wonderful

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Deb says:January 10, 2016 at 18:45

Dear Thay & Sangha, What joyous news, your picture lifted my heart & spirit, thank you for keeping us informed.Thay’s words have changed my life & strengthened so many, reminding us of the essentialin life. Love & Blessings

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veronica coughlan says:January 10, 2016 at 12:59

“The dandelion” held your smile Thay Nahat Hanh for a while. Happy you are back in yourbeloved Plume Village though your spirit is everywhere. Thank you for inspiring me towardsa better way of living.

Veronica Coughlan

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Mary Theisen says:January 10, 2016 at 12:18

Dear Thay I want to say thank you for your help! Summer 2014 I was in Waldbröl to hear your speech. Two years long I had no contact withmy son (33 years old). He had accused me of being guilty for his problems in life andavoided contact since then. At the beginning of summer 2014 he wrote me a letter full ofaccusations. I was totally shocked and sad because after the separation from my husband,his father, I had tried to do the best for my children who I loved so much. And I suffered so

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much . So I did not know how to react and how to come into contact with my son again.Then I heard you, Thay. The first sentences: you talked about a father and his sons whohadn´t have contact to each other for a long time. Then your advice: Listen, listen carefully.This I did. I went to a therapy with my son and listened. We had quite a number of therapylessons and more and more I understood my son better and he me.Since then we see each other regularly and have good talks. It gave me back myhappiness. I feel so much obliged to you, dear Thay, and can´t thank you enough. I wishyou all the best for your recreation and thank you for being there.

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Samer says:January 10, 2016 at 06:32

Dear Thay & Sangha,

I am filled with joy and extremely happy to hear the wonderful news about Thay.

It is an amazing thing to witness a person like Thay; a true inspirational role model in healthand in sickness. May you heal soon dear Thay, and may you recover your ability to talk.

Finally, congratulations to you Thay for a life well lived. Millions of people’s lives (includingmine) are better off today because of you. We love you and grateful for your compassionand wisdom that touched us and helped heal our wounded souls. When I grow up, I wannabe just like you. (I am 50+)…lol

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Ian says:January 10, 2016 at 04:08

All of the meditations that we’ve all done has helped to bring a union of our spiritual belief inhealing the world and all living things that we take care of on a daily basis. I wept with thisrecent news that Thay had gone home………………but then home is within the heart andmind of all beings.I wish you all Peace, Joy, Love and Happiness…. NAMSTE

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mina says:January 10, 2016 at 00:34

and what about the treatments he has to do to be better?

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Lee Slaff says:January 9, 2016 at 20:23

Such great love! Many Blessings.

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Faye Harasack says:January 9, 2016 at 20:09

Dear Thay, I’m glad you were able to go to San Francisco and take advantage of the skill ofthe doctors and therapists there, and I send my gratitude to them and to the monasticcaregivers who accompanied you during your stay Now, I’m so happy to think of you inPlum Village, contributing to and benefiting from the powerful collective energy generatedby so many friends living and practicing together! May you enjoy the blooming daffodils thisspring, and the beautiful plum blossoms on the trees you planted. I am so grateful for yourteachings, and for the example and energy of the sangha, showing me the way to breatheand enjoy the cold and sparkling snow here in Alaska! My life and the lives of those aroundme are so much happier because of meeting you and learning the practice. Thank you toall, with a deep bow of love and respect.

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Chung Do (Jaume Saladrigas Cussons) says:January 9, 2016 at 17:31

I am very happy to learn venerable master Thay is recovering rapidly. His Teachings are aninspiration to many of us fellow Buddhist practitioners (although in my case, with a differentMaster and Sangha) I wish him the very best.

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Michelle Pantano says:January 9, 2016 at 15:18

Best news I have had today and I have had lots of good news! So Happy

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Wally Conger says:January 9, 2016 at 14:40

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Dear Thay, noble sangha, I Shared this photo yesterday with the comment that I wassaddened to see the effects of the stroke in Thay’s face – and I cried. Later, I read anothercomment from a woman who remarked how “she was happy to see the beautiful smile onThay’s face;” I was immediately surprised by my dissonance with her experience, I havecontemplated on it and believe that it is a core teaching coming to me; when I looked at hisface the first time, I was saddened; happy to see him, but feeling my own feelings – internal,self­directed, selfish…not deeply looking at Thay, and thinking only of him.

Isn’t that fundamental to what he teaches us?…to be more aware of and have concernmore for others, and less for ourselves? I looked at the picture again, several times, and Iam amazed at how clear I see his smile. It feels like a lesson for me in true compassion…ofrefraining from judging or reacting emotionally or creating stories about what I see – andfeel. Instead, seeing, observing, breathing, accepting, loving “the other,” and breathing.

I looked for the woman who posted her observation that triggered these awarenesses in me– I wanted to thank her, but I could not find her in the outpouring of loving comments…Iwould not be surprised if she comes across this…if so, thank you for your being, for youloving heart, and your noble observation of Thay, and expressing such unselfish joy at hishappiness. Thank you, thank you _/\_

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Jeannette Adair says:January 9, 2016 at 11:59

09/01/2016

This morning I opened my email and discovered that dear Thay had returned to PlumVillage. It’s my 72nd birthday today and this has been the most wonderful gift I could havepossibly received. Warm gratitude and loving wishes to all of you at Plum Village.

Jeannette (Walking in Peace Sangha)

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Atula Shah says:January 9, 2016 at 09:07

Happy New Year to Thay & the wonderful Plum village Sangha. So very happy to hear thatThay has returned back home to Plum Village & is on path of recovery. He looks so glowing& can feel his blessings. With deep gratitude to all who cared for him & continuing in doingso daily. With Metta.

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Vân Nguyễn says:January 9, 2016 at 07:56

So glad to see Thầy’s picture, may you feel better everyday . Con xin kính chúc Thầythân tâm an lạc và sức khoẻ của Thầy được viên mãn ạ!

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Sharry says:January 9, 2016 at 06:28

Dear beloved Thay ,you brought me joyful tear again and again.what wonderful New Yeargift to know You came back to the community, The Plum Village. Prayers with you always .Breathe and Smile

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Michael says:January 9, 2016 at 05:30

Happy that Thay is home at Plum Village. His books and podcasts saved my life after I lostso much in 2012. Thanks to all. Peace.

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Jane Nosan says:January 9, 2016 at 05:25

Back to Plum Village for 2016, such a wonderful homecoming, dear Thay and sangha. Iheard Thay in person at Estes Park seminar, such a lovely time, and pure wisdom of hiswords. Thank you for that gift, Thay, may you be comfortable back in your home.

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Scott Cutshall says:January 9, 2016 at 02:40

Such amazing and heartwarming news…

Namaste­Om, All is Bliss, All is Bliss

­Scott

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Arhia says:January 9, 2016 at 01:35

Blessings, dear Thay. Your words, your energy, your teachings continue to have a profoundeffect on my life. The people around me are happier because I learn from you. Again andagain, I find new truth in all you have practiced so hard to show us. I think of you every day.Each moment now is a miracle; I know you will be with me always.

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paulbenyovits says:January 9, 2016 at 01:18

Please e.Am interested in buddhism and teachings.i feel my journey is just beginning.Get well and peace.Thanks

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Steve Brasch says:January 9, 2016 at 00:44

Thay has had such a positive influence in my life and everything has changed so much forme ! This news brings unspeakable joy to me and those i know, here in Ottawa Wisconsin.

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Anneke Breukel says:January 9, 2016 at 00:20

Love to you all

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Cath Figge says:January 9, 2016 at 00:10

My heart is filled with joy and gratitude to hear this wonderful news.

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Chris Bouguyon says:January 8, 2016 at 23:32

Thank you Teacher for the many lessons and gifts. You have been an inspiration to methrough your books and online lectures and interviews for many years. To celebrate theopening of the Magnolia Grove Monastery with you and the beautiful brothers and sisters inthis community was a pivotal moment on my spiritual path.

Please know that your lessons are now being shared, through my heart’s work, withVeterans, and they are gaining tremendous value from these enlightened perspectives. TheMindful Eating Meditation has been a powerful tool we use to help them become morefocused, calm and aware of their inner world.

My heart is full of love and light which I gratefully share with you on your healing journey.

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marilyn goodrich says:January 8, 2016 at 23:15

Dear Thay i am very happy you are back home.your life has made mine happier. i am sending you a smile from my peaceful island in theatlantic ocean. In this smile is gratitude for your tireless teaching, your great insight, yourgenerosity and love for all. in this smile is my love which you helped me find.

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Marta Helena Henao Aristizábal says:January 8, 2016 at 22:57

Thay, take care, you know how as the most, peace and Love

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Caz Pattinson­Phillips says:January 8, 2016 at 22:38

It lifts my heart to know Thay is back home. Sending you all much joy and love. Thayteachings are so gentle but deeply powerful. One day soon we will come to Plum village Ihope xxxx

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Katherine Dowding says:January 8, 2016 at 21:56

What happy news, grateful that he is home amongst friends and family. Wishing himcontinued health and happiness in this part of his journey.

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Milly Jo says:January 8, 2016 at 21:42

Thay has changed my life for the better. I pray for him and all he loves every time he comesinto my thoughts. I do not know where I would be in life had I not come across histeachings. Thank you for the love and light you have brought not only to me but the world. Iam grateful for your existence. Thank you for showing me a cloud in a flower. Thank you forhelping me forgive my father, it allowed me to move on with my life, to have a child andknow that I can love them. It has given me back the good that my father had given me. I ama better person because of your teachings, and I have in turn effected others in a far morepositive way and will continue to do so for as long as my spirit remains in this body. Godbless you and your blessed peaceful steps on this earth.

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Maire nic giolla bhride says:January 8, 2016 at 21:34

A very special day here in Ireland too. Made my day to learn that Thay was due home inPlum Village . Showered by beautiful blossoms.

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Regan Heavey says:January 8, 2016 at 19:37

Bless you Thay – you have had the most wonderful effect on my life – I find I can continuebecause of your teaching – it is immeasurable how much I have achieved with your help –everyday your teachings makes me stronger – and now I can help others.

Bless all the Sangha who have been so great and your carers in LA – may your recovery becomfortable in France again – please stay with us long and be healthy.

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Holly Maxwell Boydell says:January 8, 2016 at 19:16

What wonderful news, and what a special photograph. I am so grateful for the teachings ofpeace that Thich Nhat Hanh has taught throughout his thoughtful, compassionate,intelligent and mindful life, and am so fortunate to have heard about and benefitted from allthat I have learnt, and continue to learn, from him. Thay is in my prayers too. Blessings andlove to you all x

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Elizabeth Kaplan says:January 8, 2016 at 18:11

I am so pleased to hear that you are able to return to Plum Village. Prayers are with youeveryday. This is joyful news!

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