Being Peace Centre

Opened in the spring of 2026, this residential mindfulness practice centre serves as the new permanent home for the Plum Village UK community. The centre brings to life Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's long-standing vision and aims to eventually become the first permanent monastery of this tradition in the UK.

Located at the historic Abenhall Manor estate in Gloucestershire, the centre spans 54 acres of land on the edge of the beautiful Forest of Dean. It hosts year-round teacher-led retreats alongside visiting monastics, as well as "mindful service" programmes that allow guests to integrate practice with community living.