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.​​​
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​Dear friends,
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Heartfelt congratulations to all who received
the 5 Mindfulness Trainings transmission
on December 13th from our teacher, Thay Phap Hai.
Your certificates will be sent out soon.
With so many recipients, this will take a little time
—thank you for your patience.
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If you have any questions please write to compassionateoceansangha@gmail.com
Five Mindfulness Trainings Ceremony Applications
You are warmly welcomed to join Judy, Liz and Adam for our dharma sharing and meditation session together.
Thursday sessions typically begin with a short sit, allowing everyone to settle, and then the facilitator shares their own reflections and a question for the breakout groups.
The session usually ends with a guided meditation led by the facilitator.
Our Monthly Theme will be:
Beginning Anew and Beginner’s Mind.
To begin anew is to look deeply and honestly at ourselves, our past actions, speech and thoughts and to create a fresh beginning within ourselves and in our relationships with others.
It’s also a way to be mindful and to come back to ourselves.
Thursday, 1st January, 8pm AEST
Sangha Group Sharings
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.'
