Compassionate Ocean Sangha
A Community of Heart
Welcome to the Compassionate Ocean Sangha
We are an online mindfulness community in the Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that is facilitated by lay and Monastic Dharma Teachers.​​​
​Dear friends, please note that the applications for the 5 Mindfulness Trainings Transmission are now closed. Thank you for your interest.
Confirmation emails will be sent to all applicants in the near future.
I understand that to receive the transmission of the Five Mindfulness Trainings during this ceremony from Thay Phap Hai, I need to be present at the Compassionate Ocean Sangha online transmission
on Saturday 13th December 2025, at 8pm Sydney time on Zoom for the transmission ceremony. If you are not present for the ceremony, you will not be considered to have received the transmission. Please note - applications close on the 8th of November and confirmation emails will be sent after this date. The form itself does not send an acknowlegement of receipt.
If you have any questions please write to compassionateoceansangha@gmail.com
Five Mindfulness Trainings Ceremony Applications:
Thursday, 20th November, 8pm AEST Sangha Group Sharings
You are warmly welcomed to join Jan, Tim and Rose for our dharma sharing and meditation.
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Our topic for the month of November is:
The Fourth Dharma Seal of Plum Village
- Ripening moment by moment.
We receive the teachings that we are ready to receive. … We are always growing and changing from moment to moment (Brother Phap Hai, Nothing to It, p76).
How does this Plum Village Dharma Seal relate to the Three Buddhist Dharma Seals?
The Buddhist Seal of impermanence is present in this practice, as it is in the Plum Village Seal. However, our Plum Village seal also contains interbeing. We ripen because we have a Sangha to support us and kind spiritual friends to guide us. So, we also practise with no-self. and possibly moments of nirvana.
Ripening takes time.
Ripening Sangha is a monthly study group and sister sangha of Compassionate Ocean founded by Thay Phap Hai. In 2026, we will begin a new round of study of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings and you are warmly invited to consider joining us on this journey.
Please register your interest by completing the 'Sign Up' form (see button below) and we will send you a link to the information session on Wednesday February 11, 2026 8-9pm Sydney time with Thay Phap Hai and other OI leaders. We will begin on Wednesday March 18 with a focus on the 1st of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings, 'Openness.'