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:
You are warmly welcomed to join Jan, Dipika and Sarah for our dharma sharing and meditation session together.
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During 2025 we enjoyed meaningful time with each other, deep sharing and inspiring study. Together we explored the Seven factors of Awakening and the Four Dharma Seals of Plum Village.
During December the facilitators can chose from a range of topics, perhaps something the facilitator has enjoyed this year or a new insight.
It’s going to be a wonderful mystery tour, may we continue to take refuge in Sangha.
Thursday, 4th December, 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.'