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The latest online course from Lion’s Roar features insight meditation practitioner and teacher JoAnna Hardy. The Buddhist word metta is often translated into English as “Loving-Kindness”, this course explores the practice of metta that offers an opportunity to develop inner calm and focus. This centuries-old meditation technique can be a tool for those struggling with the suffering of the world. It is a way to make sense of the helplessness and turn it into action. It is a powerful tool for reflection and action in situations where you may feel helpless. Learn how to cultivate more compassion and kindness – towards yourself and the world – in this new online course from Lion’s Roar.

Imagine a World with More Love

…It Begins with You.



How to Cultivate a Loving Heart: The Buddhist Practice of Metta is taught by JoAnna Hardy, meditation practitioner and teacher. Together with Lion’s Roar, she guides you through all you need to know to begin and deepen the practice of loving-kindness meditation.

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In a turbulent world of conflict and suffering, the inspiration of Thich Nhat Hanh shines like a beacon in the darkness. This unassuming, gentle monk has dedicated his life to cultivating peace, touching the hearts of millions through his teachings, poetry, art, and activism. Over the course of this unique 5-day event you’ll explore Thich Nhat Hanh's practical and profound insight through the deep experience of leading teachers trained at Plum Village – the heart and home of his wisdom tradition. The Plum Village way of life is rooted in the art of living simply, in the moment, in harmony with each other and the earth. Guided by nine senior Plum Village teachers who have trained directly with Thich Nhat Hanh, the summit will help you reconnect with peace and joy, and face our suffering, and society’s, with the powerful, transformative energies of mindfulness and compassion.

Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward

Dharma teacher and co-author of Making Friends with Time and Love's Garden

Brother Phap Dung

Senior monastic Dharma teacher Shantum Seth

Dharma teacher, educator, Buddhist pilgrimage leader

Anh-Huong Nguyen

Dharma teacher, co-author (with Thich Nhat Hanh) of Walking Meditation, and co-founder of the Mindfulness Practice Center of Fairfax

Brother Phap Hai Senior monastic Dharma teacher and author of Nothing To It: Ten Ways to Be at Home with Yourself

Sister Annabel (Sister Chan Duc)

Senior monastic Dharma teacher and author of True Virtue: The Autobiography of a Western Buddhist Nun Brother Phap Luu Senior monastic Dharma teacher and mindful wilderness immersion guide and advocate Dr. Larry Ward

Dharma teacher, Buddhist scholar, director of the Lotus Institute and co-author of Love's Garden Sister Dang Nghiem Sister Annabel (Sister Chan Duc) Brother Phap Hai Brother Phap Luu Shantum Seth

Dr. Larry Ward

Brother Phap Dung

Anh-Huong Nguyen

Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward

Sister Dang Nghiem

Senior monastic Dharma teacher and author of Healing: A Woman’s Journey from Doctor to Nun and Mindfulness as Medicine

Discover the beauty and brilliance of Thich Nhat Hanh’s wisdom with guidance from some of those who know him best. Join 9 incredible teachers from his lineage as they offer intimate insights inspired by his most powerful teachings.

You can view the summit for free from November 8–10.

When does the Summit start and finish?

We think you’ll love this course, so we don’t want anything holding you back from enrolling. We’re therefore offering an unconditional 30-day guarantee: If you decide that this program isn’t right for you, we’ll give you a full refund within the first 30 days of the scheduled start date.

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19 inspiring spiritual talks

15 guided meditations REGISTER FOR FREE EVENT

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Get Lifetime Access to All the Embrace Change Summit Sessions + Bonuses Downloadable audio collection of 14 guided meditations Downloadable MP3s of all 15 spiritual talks Lifetime access to 10+ hours of teachings 1-year subscription to our acclaimed magazine, Lion’s Roar BONUS #1 PLUS, Get Three Valuable Bonus Gifts How to Cultivate a Loving Heart, an online course with JoAnna Hardy BONUS #2 4 Downloadable digital collections of related content carefully curated by Lion’s Roar’s editors

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Teachers immersed in the practices and insight of his tradition offer inspiring teachings, commentary, guided meditations, and reflection exercises to help you on your path to a happier and more mindful life. Each day of the summit also includes a video teaching of Thich Nhat Hanh selected from the Plum Village archive. With your free registration you can explore up to 14 talks and 28 guided meditations, exercises, and reflections presented by Plum Village teachers.



Gain Free Access to this 5-Day Event REGISTER NOW Gain Free Access to this 5-Day Event Experience the profound, gentle, and practical wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh as taught in his Plum Village tradition. Experience the profound, gentle, and practical wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh and his Plum Village tradition.

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Once you register, we’ll send you a reminder email with a link to access the sessions each day. The summit will broadcast daily at 6:00 am PT | 9:00 am ET. The sessions for each day will be available 24 hours.

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FREE ONLINE EVENT | MARCH 25-29, 2020



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Cultivate joy and transform suffering with wisdom from leading teachers in the Plum Village tradition of mindfulness, compassion, and peace.



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~ Sister Annabel, summit teacher



The world is you. If you do something for the world, you do something for yourself.

Discover the beauty and brilliance of Thich Nhat Hahn’s wisdom with some of those who know him best. Join 9 incredible teachers from his lineage as they offer intimate insights into his most powerful teachings.

Cultivate joy and transform suffering with wisdom from leading teachers in the Plum Village tradition of mindfulness, compassion, and peace.

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Experience profound and heart-opening teachings from the Plum Village tradition Learn how to take care of your own mind, using simple techniques that anyone can do Harness the power of mindfulness meditation and learn to live in the moment

Discover the real meaning of happiness and develop true peace in yourself and for the world Find positive ways to engage with suffering, transforming your pain into understanding and compassion See how Buddhist wisdom applies to the great problems of our times – from the climate crisis to social injustice

I want to encourage you to not fall into self-doubt or despair, but to notice what’s there, and know what you can do to get yourself out of it. Because we need you now, awake with your good heart.

~ Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, summit teacher

~ Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, summit teacher



This one-of-a-kind online summit also features appreciations and reflections from Buddhist leaders, mindfulness experts, thinkers and social activists, including:

Tami Simon of Sounds True • musician Alex Cline • bell hooks Melvin McLeod of Lion’s Roar • Roshi Joan Halifax • Jack Kornfield



“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

DAY 5 For a Future to Be Possible

Around the world, we are facing climate change, terrorism, and wars between people of different religions. If we look deeply with clarity, calm, and peace, we can see the causes of our suffering, uproot and transform them, and find a way out.

How can we keep our hearts connected and joyful as we navigate into an unknown future? Understanding Thich Nhat Hanh’s insights on remaining mindful in challenging times can help. We'll also explore the Bodhisattva Vow to Collective Awakening, and let this inspire our own commitment to ourselves, the earth, and each other. THICH NHAT HANH

Your registration includes a gift to download instantly: Courage & Compassion – a special collection of inspiration and teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh



Around the world, we are facing climate change, terrorism, and wars between people of different religions. If we look deeply with clarity, calm, and peace, we can see the causes of our suffering, uproot and transform them, and find a way out.

DAY 5 For a Future to Be Possible How can we keep our hearts connected and joyful as we navigate into an unknown future? Understanding Thich Nhat Hanh’s insights on remaining mindful in challenging times can help. We'll also explore the Bodhisattva Vow to Collective Awakening, and let this inspire our own commitment to ourselves, the earth, and each other. THICH NHAT HANH

The present moment is the substance with which the future is made. Therefore, the best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment. What else can you do?

DAY 1 Building a Foundation of Mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh has long been an advocate for mindfulness, helping lead to its widespread adoption worldwide. On Day 1, you’ll explore core teachings on mindfulness, meditation, and walking meditation, supported by guided practices and reflections. THICH NHAT HANH

Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower of happiness grow. There can be no lotus flower without the mud.

DAY 2 Understanding our Minds with Buddhist Psychology Learn more about the nature of the mind with insightful commentary on Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic teachings on the “seeds of karma,” how to look after our minds, working with strong emotions, and how to bring mindfulness to our relationships. THICH NHAT HANH

The practice of mindfulness helps us to touch Mother Earth inside of the body and this practice can help heal people. So the healing of the people should go together with the healing of the Earth. This kind of enlightenment is very crucial to a collective awakening.

DAY 4 Interbeing: Tending to Mother Earth Buddhist wisdom can reunite us with our true interconnectedness. Using our imaginations, our senses, and our minds, the summit teachers help us regain a felt sense of connection with all life and express our gratitude for our beautiful home. THICH NHAT HANH

The next Buddha may take the form of a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. And the practice can be carried out as a group, as a city, as a nation.

DAY 3 Embodying the Beloved Community: Relationships and Community Building The building of healthy, loving relationships is at the heart of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. Learn to forgive yourself and heal your inner child. Discover what true love is and how we can use it to build resilient and nurturing communities. THICH NHAT HANH

DAY 4 Interbeing: Tending to Mother Earth

Buddhist wisdom can reunite us with our true interconnectedness. Using our imaginations, our senses, and our minds, the summit teachers help us regain a felt sense of connection with all life and express our gratitude for our beautiful home. The practice of mindfulness helps us to touch Mother Earth inside of the body, and this practice can help heal people. So the healing of the people should go together with the healing of the Earth. This kind of enlightenment is very crucial to a collective awakening.

THICH NHAT HANH

DAY 3 Embodying the Beloved Community: Relationships and Community Building

The building of healthy, loving relationships is at the heart of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. Learn to forgive yourself and heal your inner child. Discover what true love is and how we can use it to build resilient and nurturing communities. The next Buddha may take the form of a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. And the practice can be carried out as a group, as a city, as a nation.

THICH NHAT HANH

DAY 2 Understanding our Mind with Buddhist Psychology

Learn more about the nature of the mind with insightful commentary on Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic teachings on the “seeds of karma,” how to look after our minds, working with strong emotions, and how to bring mindfulness to our relationships. Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower of happiness grow. There can be no lotus flower without the mud.

THICH NHAT HANH

DAY 1 Building a Foundation of Mindfulness

Thich Nhat Hanh has long been an advocate for mindfulness, helping lead to its widespread adoption worldwide. On Day 1, you’ll explore core teachings on mindfulness, meditation, and walking meditation, supported by guided practices and reflections. The present moment is the substance with which the future is made. Therefore, the best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment. What else can you do?

THICH NHAT HANH

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Join us for this FREE 5-Day Online Event!



The world is you. If you do something for the world, you do something for yourself.

In a turbulent world of conflict and suffering, the inspiration of Thich Nhat Hanh shines like a beacon in the darkness. This unassuming, gentle monk has dedicated his life to cultivating peace, touching the hearts of millions through his teachings, poetry, art, and activism. Over the course of this unique 5-day event you’ll explore Thich Nhat Hanh's practical and profound insight through the deep experience of leading teachers trained at Plum Village – the heart and home of his wisdom tradition. The Plum Village way of life is rooted in the art of living simply, in the moment, in harmony with each other and the earth. Guided by nine senior Plum Village teachers who have trained directly with Thich Nhat Hanh, the summit will help you reconnect with peace and joy, and face our suffering, and society’s, with the powerful, transformative energies of mindfulness and compassion.

Welcome to In the Footsteps of Thich Nhat Hanh

Teachers immersed in the practices and insight of his tradition offer inspiring teachings, commentary, guided meditations, and reflection exercises to help you on your path to a happier and more mindful life. Each day of the summit also includes a video teaching of Thich Nhat Hanh selected from the Plum Village archive. With your free registration you can explore up to 14 talks and 28 guided meditations, exercises, and reflections presented by Plum Village teachers.

About the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation



FREE ONLINE EVENT MARCH 25-29, 2020

~ Sister Annabel, summit teacher

