We share the practice of mindful living.

Magnolia Grove Monastery is a residential monastery and is simultaneously, a Mindfulness Practice Meditation Center in the tradition of Plum Village.

Join the Sunday Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am

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Personal Retreats

Join the community of monastics and lay practitioners in following the daily rhythm and practice schedule of the monastery for a weekend, weeklong or longer stay.

Featured Event

We invite you to join us at Magnolia Grove Monastery for a special retreat to personally experience the energy of mindfulness with the nuns and monks from the Plum Village Tradition. Whether you are new to or advanced in the meditation practice, please know that you are welcome.

Sunday Day of Mindfulness

This day is dedicated to cultivating mindfulness as a community, by coming home to the present moment and learning how to take care of ourselves through walking meditation, eating meditation, and more.

Practice With Us Online

You are invited to join us on Zoom for our Online Mindfulness Practice Session on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:00pm Central Time with Magnolia Grove Monastics.

Magnolia Grove Monastery is a residential monastery and is simultaneously, a Mindfulness Practice Meditation Center in the tradition of Plum Village.

Founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, sharing the practice of mindful living. We openly and warmly welcome the diversity of your experience to this place of refuge and healing – wherever you come from, however you look or identify, whomever you love.

News and Updates

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Novice Ordination and Dharma Lamp Transmission
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Dining Hall Renovation
Dining Hall Renovation Dear Beloved Community, With hearts full of gratitude and aspiration, we come together to invite your support for a noble endeavor in ...
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Silent Retreat from 10.10.24–10.14.24 Registration Now Open!
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Upcoming Events

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