LIFE AFTER A LEADER
- Words Francis Martin
- Photos Courtesy of Plum Village
What happens when a founder dies?
In France, a Buddhist community is keeping
the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh alive.
- Words Francis Martin
- Photos Courtesy of Plum Village
Photos: © International Plum Village Community
It’s like going to your grandparents’ house.” Brother Troi Bao Tang is smiling, his shaven head capped with a soft russet hat, a scarf draped around his neck—measures to keep out the late-autumn chill. Originally from Indonesia, he has lived since 2009 as part of Plum Village, a global Buddhist community headquartered in the Dordogne region of southwest France—a place that, for those who attend one of the monastery’s retreats, is apparently akin to visiting a much-loved relative.
Photos: © International Plum Village Community
