Plum Village Bell Tower T-shirt in Organic Cotton

“Listen, listen, this wonderful sound
Brings me back to my true self.”

— Plum Village

The Plum Village Bell Tower T-shirt carries a drawing of the bell tower, the landmark that houses the Great Bell in Plum Village practice centres. Through the day, the Great Bell marks the moments of community life, from morning and evening meditation to the beginning of noble silence. When it sounds, everyone stops what they are doing and comes back to their breath. Designed at Plum Village in France and printed in Bordeaux on 100% organic cotton, this meditation t-shirt lets you carry that pause into your own day.

The Great Bell and the Bell Tower

In the Plum Village tradition, the bell is a friend on the path, a bodhisattva that calls us back to the present moment. Before inviting the Great Bell to sound, the practitioner stops, breathes and recites a gatha, so that the sound carries a calm body and mind to everyone who hears it. The bell tower is also where the lay and monastic community gather before walking meditation or service meditation, and its sound announces each transition of monastic life.

How to Practise With the Sound of a Bell

You can try this today, with any bell, or with the shirt as your reminder:

• When you hear a bell, stop what you are doing and let your words and movements rest.
• Breathe in and out three times, following each breath from beginning to end.
• Silently recite the gatha “Listen, listen, this wonderful sound brings me back to my true self” as you breathe.
• During the day, let the bell tower on your shirt serve as a silent bell, and take one conscious breath each time you notice it.
• To bring the practice home, invite the Plum Village Mindfulness Bell each morning before sitting meditation.

Product Details

• Material: 100% organic cotton.
• Design: Bell Tower, designed at Plum Village, France.
• Printing: Bordeaux, France.
• Made in: Bangladesh.
• Fit: Unisex.
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
• Colours: White, Black, Dark Blue, Bordeaux Red.
• Care: Machine wash at 30°C or wash by hand. Washing it with attention can be one more moment of practice.
• Collection: One of the meditation shirts in our Mindful Clothing collection.

Going as a River: Why the Official Source Matters

In the Plum Village tradition, we know that a single drop of water evaporates, but as a river, it reaches the sea. When you choose to support your practice through the Plum Village Official Shop, your purchase is more than a transaction. It is an act of Dana (generosity). Every purchase directly supports the Plum Village monastic community and its mission to share the practice of mindfulness with the world. Thank you for going as a river with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does a bell tower symbolize at Plum Village?

A: At Plum Village, the bell tower holds the Great Bell, whose sound calls the community back to the present moment. It announces morning and evening meditation and the beginning of noble silence, and the community gathers there before walking meditation. When the bell sounds, everyone stops and breathes. The drawing on this t-shirt carries that call to pause into daily life.

Q: What is the Plum Village Bell Tower T-shirt made of?

A: This Plum Village t-shirt is made of 100% organic cotton. It was designed at Plum Village in France, made in Bangladesh and printed in Bordeaux. The unisex fit comes in sizes XS to XXL and in four colours: White, Black, Dark Blue and Bordeaux Red.

Q: How do you practise with the sound of a mindfulness bell?

A: When you hear the bell, stop what you are doing and breathe in and out three times, following each breath. You can silently recite: “Listen, listen, this wonderful sound brings me back to my true self.” The same practice works with the Great Bell, a small bell at home such as the Plum Village Mindfulness Bell, or the bell tower on this shirt.

For families, our collection includes organic kids clothing, with bright, playful colors and relaxed fits for all ages. Parents praise how these durable shirts outlast fast fashion. Whether you seek a unisex relaxed‑fit tee or a mindful gift, our tees support your practice and values.

Check our lineup of Mindful Clothing to explore our full range of soft tee shirts, and choose a shirt that carries a teaching close to your heart.