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.

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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 themed retreat to personally experience the energy of mindfulness with the nuns and monks from the Plum Village Tradition. Whether new or already familiar to meditation practice, all 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.

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 in 2005 by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, our monastery welcomes everyone from all walks of life to enjoy meditation alongside our monastic and lay community.

News and Updates

Events
Closing Ceremony of Rains Retreat 12.15.2024
  Dear Friends, On Sunday, December 15, 2024 the monastics and layfriends will have a closing ceremony of the 90-Rains Retreat. Traditionally it is called ...
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Gratitude Ceremony for all our Spiritual Ancestors 12.8.24
Gratitude to All Our Spiritual Ancestors – Sunday December 8, 2024 Dear Friends, We cordially invite you to join us next Sunday as we honor ...
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The Sound of Zen Retreat
The Sound of Zen Retreat Sound of Zen, Sound of Joy Wednesday, February 19th to Sunday, February 23, 2025.   “Listen! Listen! This wonderful sound ...
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Upcoming Events

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