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  • Published: 18 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9780938077398
  • Imprint: RH US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 216
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The Plum Village Cookbook

Simple Plant-Based Recipes for Mindful Living from the Zen Monastery of Thich Nhat Hanh



Over 100 delicious, lusciously photographed vegan recipes for mindful living from the internationally renowned retreat center Plum Village in France

Offering a unique blend of mindfulness and culinary creativity inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the serene lifestyle of Plum Village, this is a must-have for those who seek harmony in both food and life.

The Plum Village Cookbook gives aspiring mindful chefs all they need to recreate the mouthwatering, nourishing dishes from the famed French retreat center, where 40,000 people go annually to learn how to meditate and live mindfully. Beginning with wholesome breakfasts and presenting all the highlights of a retreat day, the collection spans: 

  • Colorful dishes from around the world selected by the monks and nuns of Plum Village, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of this international tradition
  • Vegan Vietnamese favorites: pho, incredible soups, tofu "charcuterie," spring rolls, summer rolls, banh xeo crepes, and more
  • Plant-based recipes from France and other European countries: buckwheat pancakes, pommes de terre sarladaise, and divine pizza
Bursting with veggies, the recipes in the book are easy to prepare and perfect for busy people wishing to slow down and savor their food mindfully.

The book also offers contemplative practices and meditations for mindful cooking, eating, and even washing the dishes to bring peace, calm, and joy to your everyday table.

  • Published: 18 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9780938077398
  • Imprint: RH US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 216
Categories:

About the author

Thich Nhat Hanh

Born in Hue, Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar and human rights activist. In 1967, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King. He founded the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon, the School of Youth and Social Service and the Plum Village Buddhist community and meditation centre in France, where he lived for many years. He is the author of many acclaimed books including Peace is Every Step, Old Path White Clouds and Fear, which have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives at the Tu Hieu Temple in Vietnam where he was first ordained when he was sixteen years old.

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