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“All beings are my sangha,
a community of interbeing.
The whole world is my monastery.”

“I have lived as a monk for 30 years, the last 14 as an “invisible monk,” and based on this experience, I am founding an order of “invisible monks” called No Word Zen.

A monk in the No Word Order sees all of society as his or her monastery. They do not wear monk’s robes. As “invisible monastics,” they blend in with others seamlessly."

— Cuong Lu

No Word Zen Practice Center

Cuong Lu founded the No Word Zen Practice Center in Southern France in 2022. He wants to build this practice center into a spiritual home where everyone can come and immediately feel the peaceful energy. No Word Zen is a true home for everyone because it embodies the authentic wisdom transmitted from the Buddha to Thich Nhat Hanh, and Cuong Lu. The practice center is on the top of a beautiful mountain, with miraculous views. He says: “On this mountain, I want to train thousands of leaders with insight and compassion. These bodhisattvas will help millions of people free from their confusion and suffering.” It is a sanctuary in society and an oasis of peace.

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In-Person Events

Happiness Is Overrated

May 22, 2023 New York
Discover Peace in Yourself
A Lecture by Cuong Lu

Freedom From Illusions

April 17-26, 2024 France
10-days intensive course
A Chance to Touch Reality

Invisible Monastic Training

July 6 - 21, 2024 France
A 16-day intensive course led by Zen master Cuong Lu

Nature Is the Deepest Root of Man

August 2 - 11, 2024 France
Listen To The Voice of Wisdom and Compassion

Online Events

The Mind of Love

Online - Buddhist Psychology
September 23 - 24, 2023
November 18 - 19, 2023

Suffering Is Not A Problem

Online - Happiness Discovery
February 17 - 18, 2024

Never Too Late For Compassion

Online - Empathy Practice
March 9 - 10, 2024

You Are A Wonder of Life

Online - Interbeing Wisdom
April 13 - 14, 2024

Thich Nhat Hanh & Cuong Lu

Two Generations and One Path

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“In The Buddha in Jail, Cuong Lu demonstrates how to be in a helping relationship without getting caught in roles. I congratulate Cuong Lu for the depth of his prison ministry and this beautiful book.”

Ram Dass

author of Be Here Now

“In a time of worldwide trauma, when it seems raging egos are the norm, Cuong Lu steps forward to remind us of eternal truths. He speaks of the ocean of wisdom which is part of us all, that strength, stability and inspiration come from within. ‘In every person, we can see a Buddha, an awakening being," he writes. [Wait: A Love Letter to Those in Despair] is a gift: Cuong Lu's generosity and enthusiasm for life is wonderfully infectious, and never has it been better expressed than in Wait."

John Oakes

Publisher, The Evergreen Review, a U.S.-based literary journal

“An insightful, inspiring, uplifting guide for building a meaningful life and living it to the fullest. Written in an engaging and easy-to-understand style, what makes this book stand out from the crowd is its incredibly practical approach. It’s full of simple but powerful practices that anybody can do to enrich and enhance their life, moment by moment.”