Mindfulness & Health Talk w/ Br Pháp Lữ (Disciple of Thích Nhất Hạnh)

Brother Pháp Lữ will share from his decades of wisdom integrating Eastern and Western medicine with Buddhist practice.

Join the Melbourne River Sangha for a public talk and Q&A session guided by Brother Pháp Lữ, a disciple of the Venerable Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh and senior monastic in the Plum Village tradition. This evening will offer insights into mindfulness and health practices that support inner peace and harmony. Brother Pháp Lữ will share teachings on the interdependence between the food we consume, our body, our mind, and the environment we live in, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and deepen your understanding of these practices.

When

6 - 9 pm 17 March 2026

Where

E-Vam Institute

673 Lygon St, Princes Hill VIC 3054

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bYySuFNqCTiN2LZY7

Session Agenda

• Arrival and Preparation for Sitting Meditation
• Sitting Meditation
• Dharma Talk
• Question & Answer
• Community Tea & Connection

Please plan to arrive no later than 6.15 pm to give yourself time to get settled before the sitting meditation begins.

Who

Anyone is welcome to join, including newcomers interested in our sangha (even if you have never attended a practice session), as well as family members, friends, and loved ones. We request that everyone joining RSVP using this Eventbrite page.

Cost: By Donation

This event is offered freely, but a donation is suggested to help cover the cost of our teacher’s travelling expenses. Please give the amount that speaks to your own heart when registering, using the bank details below, or by bringing cash on the day of the talk. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Name: MELBOURNE RIVER SANGHA

BSB: 633000

Account number: 232117564

Ref: Br Phap Lu

What To Bring

The building has no heating or cooling; please dress appropriately for the weather.

Getting There

The entrance is on the western side of Lygon Street, just south of Bougainville Place, tucked behind plants and a large sign.

Street parking is available on Lygon Street and in the surrounding neighbourhood. The venue is accessible from the #1 or #6 trams (Pigdon St/Lygon St stop).

Accessibility

Meditation cushions and chairs will be provided.

Contact

Please reach out to the Melbourne River Sangha organising team with any questions: breathe@melbourneriversangha.com.au

Meet Your Teachers

Brother Pháp Lữ is a disciple of the late Venerable Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh and a senior monastic in the Plum Village tradition. He brings a unique combination of medical expertise and spiritual practice to his teaching, having graduated from medical school in France and worked in French hospitals before ordaining as a monk.

Brother Pháp Lữ specialises in integrating Traditional Vietnamese Medicine with Buddhist practice to support healing and wellbeing. His teachings include mindfulness meditation, walking meditation, Qi Gong, breathing exercises, prostrations, vegetarian diet guidance, and connecting with nature. He has a deep understanding of human suffering and the pathways to healing through both Eastern and Western medical wisdom.

True to his name as a "Wandering Monk," Brother Pháp Lữ teaches students across France, the USA, Canada, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. He visits Australia regularly to lead health retreats. He is based at Plum Village, France and teaches annually at Suansompou Practice Centre in northern Thailand. Students describe his retreats as life-changing, helping them cultivate active, healthy lives filled with compassion and awareness.

Supporting Teachers: Sister Thuận Tiên, Sister Diệm Nghiêm, and Lay Brother Harry Huy Nguyen (Brother Mountain) are disciples of the late Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh.

About Melbourne River Sangha

The Melbourne River Sangha is a hybrid mindfulness and meditation community practising the teachings of the late Vietnamese Zen Master Venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh. Our community gathers online and in person to practise cultivating mindfulness and learning to apply it in our daily lives. Everyone is welcome to join us, whether you are new to mindfulness practice or have been on this path for years. For more information and to join our community, please visit melbourneriversangha.com.au

Other Upcoming Events with Brother Pháp Lữ & Melbourne River Sangha

Vietnamese Mindfulness & Health Day

Mindfulness & Health Retreat

Brother Pháp Lữ's teachings have been described as life-changing, offering profound insights and practices for an active, healthy life. We look forward to practising with you.