Wake up to the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh with this striking necklace. The 1-inch medallion showcases his genuine calligraphy with the simple yet profound message "Wake up." This pewter piece, a licensed product from Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village, serves as a constant reminder to live mindfully.
- Genuine Thich Nhat Hanh calligraphy, delivering his powerful message
- Adjustable plum-colored rope with a maximum length of 27 inches and a slider adjuster for comfort
- Crafted from durable pewter, ensuring longevity. About 1” wide pendant
- Inspirational message: "Wake up," encouraging mindfulness and presence
- Licensed product from Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village
Thich Nhat Hanh's "Wake up" urges us to be present in the moment and aware of the beauty and reality of life. It is a call to mindfulness, inviting us to live each moment fully and deeply.
design: A small, organically shaped pewter medallion resembling a wax seal impression, stamped with Thich Nhat Hanh's own handwritten words "Wake up." It hangs from a slim plum-colored cord finished with a sliding bead adjuster.
size: Pendant is about 1 inch wide; cord adjusts up to a maximum length of 27 inches.
material: Cast pewter pendant on a waxed cord with a metal slider adjuster.
features: Genuine reproduction of Thich Nhat Hanh's own calligraphy, organic wax-seal silhouette, adjustable slider cord for a custom fit, officially licensed by Plum Village
care: Wipe the pendant gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to keep the pewter's finish looking its best.
disclaimer: Because each medallion is cast to resemble a hand-pressed wax seal, slight variations in edge and texture are part of its character, not a flaw.
Meaning & Intention
The words "Wake up" were Thich Nhat Hanh's shorthand for the whole of his teaching: that peace is not found somewhere else, in some future moment, but is available the instant we return our attention to what is actually here. Cast directly from his own handwriting, this pendant carries the message the way he wrote it himself, not as a printed slogan but as a personal gesture passed on.
The medallion's irregular, pooled shape echoes an old wax seal, the kind once pressed into hot wax to authenticate a letter's contents and mark it as genuine. Worn this way, "Wake up" reads less like decoration and more like a seal of intention, a private note from teacher to wearer that says: this is real, pay attention to it.
In Plum Village practice, "waking up" isn't a single dramatic event but something practiced again and again, each time we notice we've drifted into worry or distraction and gently come back. Worn against the skin, the pendant becomes a small physical cue for that return, a touchstone reached for whenever the mind wanders too far from the present.
Slipped on in the morning or reached for mid-afternoon, the pendant offers a quiet checkpoint in an otherwise busy day, a moment to notice a breath, a feeling, or the simple fact of being here. It suits anyone drawn to Thich Nhat Hanh's writing or building a steadier mindfulness habit, less a statement piece than a personal reminder worn close.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Practitioners of mindfulness and Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings, and anyone wanting a gentle daily reminder to stay present
- Purpose: Mindfulness reminder, meditation support, daily wear, thoughtful gift for a meditation or Plum Village practitioner
- Suggested Mantra: Wake up to this moment
- Intention: Mindfulness, Presence, Awakening, Calm
- Chakra Connection: Third Eye (Ajna) — associated with awareness and awakening
- Metal: Pewter
Questions & Guidance
Is the message really Thich Nhat Hanh's own handwriting?
Yes. The pendant is cast from his genuine calligraphy, reproducing the words "Wake up" exactly as he wrote them, and is officially licensed by Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village.
How long is the necklace, and can I adjust it?
The plum-colored cord has a slider adjuster and can be worn up to a maximum length of 27 inches, so you can shorten it to sit higher or lower as you like.
What is the pendant made of, and will it tarnish?
The medallion is cast from durable pewter. Like most pewter pieces, it may develop a soft patina over time; wiping it with a dry cloth keeps it looking its best.
Why does the pendant have an irregular, uneven shape?
It's designed to resemble a pressed wax seal, so the pooled, organic edge is intentional and gives each piece its own subtle character.
Is this necklace suitable for daily wear?
Yes, it's meant to be worn often. The adjustable cord and lightweight pendant make it comfortable to keep on as an everyday mindfulness reminder.
