In the Vietnamese Zen tradition, mindfully chosen music and words can serve as soothing droplets to cool the heart. Recorded on location at Plum Village in France, the Drops of Emptiness app invites listeners into the sanctuary of this practice. These deeply felt works include the poetry of legendary Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese folk songs and Buddhist hymns of Sister Chân Không, and chants performed by the nuns and monks of Plum Village.
The Drops of Emptiness app is an opportunity to share in musical contemplations rarely heard outside the seclusion of this cherished Zen monastery. In English, French, and Vietnamese.
The Drops of Emptiness app features:
- Songs, chants, and poetry from Plum Village: soothing droplets of mindfully chosen music and words from the Zen tradition (1 hour, 2 minutes of audio)
- Liner notes including lyrics and translations
- A Good Minute—video selections that offer concentrated wisdom to inspire you anytime
- A relaxing slide show
- An interactive vine garden to enjoy while listening (iPad only)
- Bookmarking to help you easily find your favorite content
About the Author
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Zen master in the Vietnamese tradition and a scholar, poet, and peace activist. He is the founder of the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon and has taught at Columbia University and the Sorbonne. Thich Nhat Hanh is the author of the national bestseller Living Buddha, Living Christ, plus more than 100 other books. He was nominated for the 1967 Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr.