About Plum Village UK

Plum Village UK is a charity (legally named The Community of Interbeing UK) dedicated to cultivating a culture of mindfulness, compassion, and ethical living across the UK, rooted in the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village tradition of Engaged Buddhism. 

We are part of the global community of lay and monastic practice centres and organisations offering teachings on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living. The main monastery and practice centre is located in Plum Village in France. In March 2026, we opened the first lay practice centre in the UK, called Being Peace, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. 

Plum Village UK: 

• runs introductory mindfulness courses
• organises themed retreats with both UK teachers and Plum Village monastics at the Being Peace Centre and across the UK
• supports a growing network of local practice groups throughout the country, various affinity practice groups and online groups 
• offers daily online meditations and practice events
• facilitates outreach work to offer the Plum Village practices in appropriate forms to groups in need

Who is Plum Village UK?

Plum Village UK is a large network of individuals who are practising in the Plum Village tradition of Engaged Buddhism.

They include but are not limited to: 

• The UK Dharma Teachers who have been recognised as teachers by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village community
• Volunteer facilitators for groups across the country
• Members of the Order of Interbeing, who have formally received the 14 Mindfulness Trainings coordinated by The Order of Interbeing Council
• A body of voluntary Trustees who have responsibility for the governance of the charity
• Members of the charity who support its activities with regular financial contributions
• A team of staff and volunteers working remotely and at the Being Peace Centre