Magnolia Grove Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Batesville, Mississippi, United States

Magnolia Grove Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village Tradition on 120 acres near Batesville, Mississippi, about 40 miles from Memphis, Tennessee. It is one of three U.S. monasteries under the spiritual guidance of Thích Nhất Hạnh, alongside Blue Cliff Monastery in New York and Deer Park Monastery in California. The site operates as both a residential monastery and Magnolia Village, a mindfulness practice meditation center.

Magnolia Grove Monastery was officially accepted by Thích Nhất Hạnh in October 2005, making it one of three monasteries in the United States under his spiritual guidance, alongside Blue Cliff Monastery in New York and Deer Park Monastery in California. The 120-acre grounds lie near Memphis, Tennessee, and the community maintains close ties with Plum Village Monastery in France for resources and support.

The monastery follows the Plum Village tradition, where residents practice mindfulness through daily meditation and shared meals together. Visitors can witness these group practices and sense how this approach shapes the rhythm of life on the grounds.

The monastery welcomes visitors interested in joining meditation sessions and programs, with activities offered both on-site and remotely throughout the week. It is helpful to check in advance when public gatherings take place so you can plan your visit accordingly.

Magnolia Grove is one of three monasteries in the United States under the spiritual guidance of Thích Nhất Hạnh, alongside Blue Cliff Monastery in New York and Deer Park Monastery in California. The 120-acre grounds lie near Memphis, Tennessee, and the community keeps close ties with Plum Village in France for resources and support.