Order of Interbeing - Tiep Hien Order

The Order of Interbeing was formed by Thich Nhat Hanh and his associates in the mid-1960s at a time when the Vietnam War was escalating and the teachings of the Buddha were desperately needed to combat the hatred, violence, and divisiveness enveloping his country. From its inception and into the present, the Order has been comprised of all four membership categories of the original Buddhist community: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen. The Mindfulness Bell, published three times a year, is the journal of the Order of Interbeing. Each issue includes a Dharma talk by Thich Nhat Hanh, articles by practitioners about their practice, reports on socially engaged work in Vietnam and other outreach projects. A directory of meditation groups (Sanghas) is available.