Magnolia Grove Monastery
Magnolia Grove Monastery is a monastic community in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village, set on a peaceful 120-acre property in rural Mississippi. All meals are 100% vegan and prepared with mindfulness, drawing on both Western and Vietnamese Buddhist cooking traditions. The monastery welcomes guests for Days of Mindfulness and multi-day retreats focused on meditation, walking meditation, deep relaxation, and the art of mindful living. A transformative, accessible retreat for all backgrounds.
Magnolia Grove Monastery is a monastic community in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village, set on a peaceful 120-acre property in rural Mississippi. All meals are 100% vegan and prepared with mindfulness, drawing on both Western and Vietnamese Buddhist cooking traditions. The monastery welcomes guests for Days of Mindfulness and multi-day retreats focused on meditation, walking meditation, deep relaxation, and the art of mindful living. A transformative, accessible retreat for all backgrounds.
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