This 120-acre residential monastery and mindfulness practice center rests peacefully in Northwest Mississippi. It is a place to rest with the present moment and to live peacefully with the faithful friend, our breathing.
Our community is commemorating the life and legacy of our beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away on 22nd January 2022. Join us for the final ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude, and tribute.
COVID-19 Safety measures:
UPDATED: As of 20th August 2022, in light of the easing of Covid restrictions, Magnolia Grove Monastery has suspended most of our previous health protocols which were in place (vaccination status & mask-wearing).
Personal Retreat
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 Retreat
Planting Seeds for a Better Future
(Holiday Retreat for families and individuals)
(December 28, 2022 – January 01, 2023)
As we continue our beloved teacher through our diligent practice, we also continue him through practicing joyfully together as a multifold Sangha.
Day of Mindfulness
(Thursday & Sunday)
The day can help support you in your practice of mindfulness, taking an entire day to come back home to the present moment and learn 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 4:00pm-5:30pm Central Time with Magnolia Grove Monastics.
Sharings from the Monastery
Special Thanksgiving Celebration
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“Together as One, Shining as Sun”
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COVID Health Protocol for In-Person Retreats
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Planting Seeds for a Better Future (Holiday Retreat) | December 28 – January 01
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September 2022
Peaceful Dwelling | Three-Month Autumn Retreat
Magnolia Grove Monastery is delighted to announce that our multifold community will be observing our annual 90-day Autumn Retreat from September 10 to December 11, 2022. September 10 : Counting Stick Ceremony (in each respective hamlet) September 11 : Ceremony to Open the Autumn Retreat (Face to Face Ceremony) December 11 : Ceremony to Close the Autumn Retreat (Pavarana Day) You are warmly invited to join us during this Autumn Retreat for a weekend stay, one or two weeks…
Find out more »Day of Mindfulness on Sundays
About this event We welcome you to come practice the art of mindful living with our community. This day can help support you in your practice of mindfulness, taking an entire day to come back home to the present moment and learn to take care of ourselves. No experience is required and anyone can benefit from even one day of mindfulness. Other activities include a Dharma talk, walking meditation, silent meal, and a discussion of the practice. The talk is…
Find out more »Day of Mindfulness on Thursdays
We welcome you to come practice the art of mindful living with our community. This day can help support you in your practice of mindfulness, taking an entire day to come back home to the present moment and learn to take care of ourselves. No experience is required and anyone can benefit from even one day of mindfulness. Other activities include a Dharma talk, walking meditation, silent meal, and a discussion of the practice. The talk is either a live…
Find out more »Online Mindfulness Practice Session on Thursdays
Dear beloved friends, You are invited to join us on Zoom for our Online Mindfulness Practice Session on Thursdays with Magnolia Grove Monastics. Different monastics will facilitate the practice session. Format will vary each time. The program will be as follows (subject to change): – 5′ introduction – 15′ guided meditation, – 30′ Dharma talk – 45′ Questions and Answers / "Gallery" Sharing / Sharing in breakout groups Newcomers welcome. No previous experience with meditation required. When: Thursdays at 04:00PM…
Find out more »November 2022
Special Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to be together with our loved ones, to express our gratitude and to celebrate life in the present moment. We warmly invite you to join us as your spiritual family for Thanksgiving celebration this year. Activities will include sitting, walking, eating meditation, listening to Dharma talks, circle sharing, and a special vegan Thanksgiving dinner. We at Magnolia Grove Monastery seek to cultivate tolerance, kindness, compassion, generosity and wisdom in turn creating a more peaceful…
Find out more »Featured Video
A special coverage on Magnolia Grove Monastery
from Mississippi Public Broadcasting