Smile, breathe

and go slowly

Living the Teachings: Projects with Heart

We are interested in mindfulness, compassion, mental health, and applied ethics as thought by the Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the Plum Village tradition.
We’re constantly creating and updating projects based on feedback and requests. The goal is to better serve the current needs of the larger community.

PLUM VILLAGE APP

A free app with guided meditations, deep relaxations and other practices offered by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and his monastic community.

Thich Nhat Hanh Calligraphy

In every new tab you’ll see one of Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphies that serve as mindful reminders to pause, breathe and smile.

The Oak Forest Team

Justin

Justin, a software developer, was inspired after visiting Plum Village to explore how technology can support mindful living.

Jasmine

Jas has been a mindfulness facilitator and teacher for over ten years! She is helping with communications and social media.

Cata

Cata is the founder of the app, and he’s interested in the connection between technology, mental health and mindfulness.

Maarten

Maarten is very passionate about mindfulness and community building. He’s taking care of the design and user experience.

Anca

Anca, our assistant manager, is a convinced reuser, upcycler, and walker with a strong interest in media literacy and environmental communication.

Borja

Borja is a consultant serving community empowerment projects. He’s our go-to person for transparency reports and open governance strategy.

Shikhin

Shikhin is a software developer. He likes to code, go on long hikes and spend time with loved ones.