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Zen · International (12 monastic centers + 750+ Order members)

Plum Village Lay Dharma Teacher Pathway (Order of Interbeing)

Plum Village International Practice Center
Zen In-personHybrid Order of Interbeing Lay Dharma Teacher Editorially curated

Order of Interbeing (Tiep Hien) lay dharma teacher pathway in the lineage of Thich Nhat Hanh. Members ordain into the Order, then progress through years of mentorship to become recognized Dharma Teachers. ~750 Order members in 31 countries.

Program details
LocationInternational (12 monastic centers + 750+ Order members)
CountryFrance
TraditionZen
FormatIn-person, Hybrid
DurationMulti-year (Order ordination + transmission)
Estimated costFree (donation-based)
AccreditationOrder of Interbeing Lay Dharma Teacher
About Zen credentials: Zen teacher authorization (dharma transmission) comes through a recognized lineage. No external accreditation body — the teacher is the credential.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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LocationInternational (12 monastic centers + 750+ Order members)
FormatIn-person, Hybrid
DurationMulti-year (Order ordination + transmission)
Free (donation-based)
Estimated total cost
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