Plum Village: Zen Meditation

Plum Village is a Wellness & Lifestyle tool that offers guided meditations and deep relaxations. It provides practices from Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and his monastic community.

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Pricing

Free

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Yes

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Skill level

Non-technical

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What is Plum Village: Zen Meditation?

Plum Village is a mobile application dedicated to Zen Buddhist mindfulness meditation, offering a free resource for guided meditations, deep relaxations, and other practices. The app draws on the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and his monastic community, aiming to make mindfulness accessible wherever users go. It includes features like a 'Start Here' section for beginners, a Mindfulness Bell to integrate pauses into daily life, and a Meditation Timer for structured practice. Users can create accounts to save favorites and playlists across devices, and content is available in multiple languages with subtitles. The app also supports offline access for audio and video content and has a web version for desktop use.

Best used for

Ideal for individuals who need to integrate mindfulness into their daily lives, manage stress, and cultivate inner peace. Especially valuable for those seeking free, guided practices based on Zen Buddhist traditions from Thich Nhat Hanh.

Common actions

practice meditation

reduce stress

cultivate mindfulness

find inner peace

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Capabilities

Key features

Guided meditations
Deep relaxations
Mindfulness bell
Meditation timer
Customizable playlists
Offline content access
Multi-language support

Target Audience

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Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Free

FAQs

Where should I start if I'm new to Plum Village or mindfulness?

If you are new to Plum Village practice or mindfulness, begin in the 'Start Here' section found under the central 'Meditations' tab. You can also use the search function to locate topics that interest you.

What is the difference between the Mindfulness Bell and the Meditation Timer?

The Mindfulness Bell invites you to pause and breathe for a few minutes throughout the day, bringing mindfulness into daily life. The Meditation Timer is used to schedule a specific period for sitting meditation or focused mindful activity.

Can I use the Plum Village app content on my desktop or laptop computer?

While the app is not downloadable on a PC, you can access all its content via a web browser through the Plum Village web app. Note that some features like the Mindfulness Bell and Playlists are not yet available on the web version.

How can I save my favorite content or create playlists?

To save content, open the menu next to an item and tap 'Add to favorites.' It will appear in your 'Favorites' folder on the Home tab. You can create multiple playlists for different purposes within the app.

How can I support the continued improvement and development of the Plum Village app?

You can support the app by making a one-time donation or setting up a monthly subscription via their website's donation page. You can also volunteer your time and energy, for example, by subtitling videos.

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