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We are seeking families to join the school, teachers and staff, and donations of any size. Thank you for your support.

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If you know someone who may be interested to discuss making a larger donation to the School of Interbeing, refer them to contact Board Member Meena Srinivasan at info@tnhschool.org

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🌱An inspiring new school is opening in Fall 2026: the School of Interbeing, a K–5 “living lab school” integrating mindfulness, emotional literacy, and academic excellence—developed in collaboration with researchers at Harvard’s Project Zero.

If you’re interested in innovative approaches to youth mental health or mindful education, please share. Families can explore enrollment, and they’re welcoming donor support to help bring this model to life. You can learn more here: tnhschool.org

🌱I’m excited about this: a new K–5 school is opening in San Diego County that blends strong academics with mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and nature connection. At a time when kids are overwhelmed by stress and screens, this feels so needed.

It’s called the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing. If you know families looking for something different, please share. They’re also inviting interested parents to explore enrollment and welcoming donors who want to support youth well-being. You can learn more here: tnhschool.org

🌱I’m inspired to share that the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing is opening for K–5 in Fall 2026 at the foothill of Deer Park Monastery. Thay always dreamed of bringing mindfulness and compassionate community to children, and this school is a beautiful continuation of that aspiration.

If you know families who may be interested, please help spread the word. Families can explore enrollment, and if you feel called to support, donations will help build the school’s first campus. You can learn more about the school here: tnhschool.org

🌱For years I’ve practiced with the Plum Village community, and I’ve seen firsthand how Thay’s teachings help people find peace, healing, and connection. Now, that same spirit is being brought into education through the new School of Interbeing at at the foothill of Deer Park Monastery.

Please share this with anyone who might feel inspired. If you have children, consider exploring enrollment—and if you have the means, this is a meaningful place to give or help connect with donors. This school is a true continuation of Thay’s legacy. You can learn more here: tnhschool.org

School Information

Name: Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing
Location: Escondido, CA, at the foothill of Deer Park Monastery
Website: tnhschool.org
Email: info@tnhschool.org
Opening: Fall 2026

The School is Seeking:

Families to join - The School will open for students K-5, and over time expand to K-8.
Donations — The School of Interbeing is seeking to raise $1 million by June 2026 to establish a strong foundation for opening our doors. We have already raised $250,000, and we need to reach $750,000 by March in order to stay on track for our planned Fall 2026 opening. We are also inviting donor support to help launch and sustain the school as a global lab school for mindful education—advancing curriculum development, teacher training, and research partnerships, including our emerging collaboration with Harvard’s Project Zero.

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About the School

The Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing, opening for grades K-5 in Fall 2026 at the foothill of Deer Park Monastery in San Diego County, is the first living lab school integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and academic excellence. In collaboration with Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero, the school will pioneer a replicable, research-based model of contemplative education that unites inner development with measurable outcomes in learning and well-being. This first campus will serve as both a proof of concept and prototype for future Thich Nhat Hanh Schools of Interbeing around the world—advancing a new paradigm for youth mental health and human flourishing.

Learn more about the school at: tnhschool.org

We are grateful for your support in spreading the word about our school.