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Plum Village Practice Centers

  • Blue Cliff Monastery

    3 Mindfulness Road
    Pine Bush, NY 12566
    United States 

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    2499 Melru Lane
    Escondido, CA 92026
    United States

  • Magnolia Grove Monastery

    123 Towles Rd 
    Batesville, MS 38606 
    United States

  • Stream of Compassion Mindfulness Practice Centre

    670 Concession 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, Canada

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    437 Chemin du Pey
    
24240 Thénac
    France

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    Schaumburgweg 3 Germany
    D-51545 Waldbröl
    Germany

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    2 Rue Pascal Jardin
    77510 Verdelot
    France

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    8 Rue des Fans
    77510 Villeneuve-sur-Bellot
    France

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    Pong Ta Long
    Pak Chong District
    Nakhon Ratchasima 30130
    Thailand

  • Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism

    Lotus Pond Temp, Ngong Ping
    Lantau Island
    New Territories
    Hong Kong SAR China

  • Stream Entering Monastery

    530 Porcupine Ridge Road 
    Porcupine Ridge VIC VIC 3461
    Australia

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    2657 Bells Line of Road
    Bilpin NSW 2758
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Thich Nhat Hanh

A global spiritual leader, poet, peace activist, and bestselling writer, Thay's powerful teachings live on in mindfulness practice centers around the world.

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Upcoming Events

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    Wednesday / 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmMindful Walking & Book Signing in Encinitas

    Join Brother Phap Luu for Mindful Walking through the Meditation Gardens followed by a book signing at SoulScape in Encinitas, CA

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    Aug16
    Saturday / 8:00 am - 3:30 pmL.A. Day of Mindfulness and Healing with Monastics from Deer Park

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    Sunday / 9:00 am - 2:00 pmDay of Mindfulness: August 17

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    August 24 / 9:00 am - 2:00 pmDay of Mindfulness: August 24

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    August 29 / 4:00 pm - September 1 1:30 pmAlaska Mindfulness Retreat

    Join Deer Park Monastics in Alaska for the "Peace is Every Step" Mindfulness Retreat, in partnership with Floating Leaf Sangha.

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    August 31 / 9:00 am - 2:00 pmDay of Mindfulness: August 31

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Dharma TalkOn the Path of Love and Trust | Sister SpiritOn the occasion of Deer Park Monastery’s 25th anniversary, the speaker reflects on the journey of love, trust, and community that has shaped the monastery and its practitioners. Drawing parallels between spiritual commitment and long-term relationships, the talk highlights how vows, presence, patience, and collective insight serve as the foundation for a thriving sangha. Using the metaphor of a road, the speaker shares how obstacles like potholes, speed bumps, and detours symbolize challenges on the path of practice—and how mindfulness, trust, and companionship help us navigate them with compassion and joy. The talk encourages all who love Deer Park to see themselves as essential parts of this shared journey of transformation and healing.Watch
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Be the Good News | Br. Phap DungWe commemorate Thầy’s passing with gratitude for the happy, healthy sangha that is Thầy’s legacy. This special three year anniversary memorial talk was recorded in the Ocean of Peace Mediation Hall at Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, CA.Watch
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How are you doing? | Sister The NghiemIn this Dharma talk, a Sister Thể Nghiêm from Deer Park Monastery invites us to return to ourselves through mindful breathing, walking, and reflection. The theme centers around the simple yet profound question: “How are you?”—a question we often ask others, but rarely stop to ask ourselves with presence and sincerity.Watch

Recent Reflections & Announcements

Pandemic monastics

Pandemic Enlightment

by Deer Park Monastery on Aug 5, 2025

It's a little hard to admit this, but during the pandemic lockdown, I was very fortunate that I had an opportunity to enrich my spiritual practice. It became a time to reflect, heal, and practice mindfulness.

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Telephone Meditation

by Deer Park Monastery on Aug 5, 2025

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2026 Retreats & Events Schedule

by Deer Park Monastery on Aug 1, 2025

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Gathas

by Deer Park Monastery on Jul 13, 2025

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