(Updated October 2, 2025)

Online Classes Coming Soon or Ongoing

Joyful Sutra Study Program

September 2025 through March 2026 

The online Plum Village sponsored course Joyful Sutra Study Program meets once a month. Here is a link to find more information and to sign up. Joyful Sutra Study Information Attendance at each monthly gathering is encouraged but not necessary. 

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

October 19 - December 7, Details and Registration Information 

Plum Village Online Live Events

Find online courses, live-streamed meditations, talks, and other events happening around the world including at our Magnolia Grove Monastery and Mindfulness Practice Center. Details here 

Retreats and Online Opportunities in the Southeast US

Magnolia Grove Thursday Evening Online Sangha-

You are warmly invited to join on Zoom for an Online Mindfulness Practice Session on

Thursdays with Magnolia Grove Monastics. Different monastics will facilitate the practice session.  Information and sign-up details

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Magnolia Grove Monastery-Holiday Retreat

The Holiday Retreat will be from December 28th to January 1st. Registration is now open. Details here. There are discounts for seniors and those under 27. Also, there are volunteer opportunities (8 spots) and you are open to apply to volunteer  if you have attended one retreat there. Volunteers are offered a special discount. 

  (Note: This retreat is a family retreat but all are welcome. It fills up quickly because it's a blast!) 

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Living the Heart Sutra: A Path to Happiness with Dharma Teacher Leslie Rawls at Well Being Retreat Center

Tazewell, TN

October 23 - 26, 2025

Retreat is full however, Contact Patty to inquire about getting on the wait list. patty@wellbeingcc.org 423-696-9000  Leslie shared this week that very often openings become available

Additional Information about this retreat in here

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Save the date-Opportunities for Sangha in 2026

February 2026 A Day of Mindfulness sponsored by Mindful Breath Sangha in Athens, GA. Details to follow as we get closer to the date. 

 May 21-24, 2026 Memorial Day Weekend Retreat with Magnolia Grove Monastery Monastics at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC. Details will be shared as the time approaches. 

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Plum Village International Retreats

There are  in-person and online retreats hosted by Plum Village monasteries around the world.

Here is the current retreat calendar for 2025-2026