Where is the new monastery?
The Monastery is the East side of Paris in the region of Seine-et-Marne close to the city of Meaux. Located [...]
When will Healing Spring Monastery be open?
The current planning is for some Monks to be at Verdelot in October 2018. The first retreat will be held [...]
Will the same retreats held in Plum village Dordogne be available in Healing Spring?
Yes, more or less. The Monks still have to decide on the program for the new monastery, but they are [...]
Why Paris and not another European Country where there is no monastery yet?
The Monks want to support their Sisters at Maison de l’Inspir in Paris. The Sisters are no longer able to [...]
Will this be a monastery for monks and nuns together?
Healing Spring Monastery will house the Monks. The Nuns will continue to live in Maison De l’Inspir. However the Nuns [...]
Will there be lay residents at Healing Spring?
Yes, that is a possibility.
Can we see more photos of the Monastery?
Please look here
Is it possible to see a development plan of the monastery site?
Please get in touch with our Fundraising team by writing an email to dana@plumvillage.org or calling +33 (0)6 66 48 [...]
Is the monastery open to everyone?
Yes, our teacher’s (Thich Nhat Hanh) biggest wish is to create refuges for everyone to share.
Will there be just Vietnamese monks in the new monastery?
No, just as in Upper Hamlet Plum Village, there will be a mix of nationalities.