Established by Zen Master
Thich Nhat Hanh and practicing in the Plum Village Tradition
We openly and warmly welcome the diversity of your experience to this place of refuge and healing – wherever you come from, however you look or identify, whomever you love.
Scholarships for Retreats
A limited number of scholarships are available through a grant we have received from the Hemera Foundation. To learn more and apply, visit the grant information page.
- Sister Boi Nghiem: The Hard Work Has Been DoneSister Boi Nghiem studied nursing before being ordained, and works regularly as a nun with the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and teen communities. “I think I have… Read more: Sister Boi Nghiem: The Hard Work Has Been Done
- Brother Phap Dung: Now You Get to ChooseBrother Phap Dung is a Vietnamese refugee who worked as an architect in Los Angeles before finding the practice, healing his relationship with his father,… Read more: Brother Phap Dung: Now You Get to Choose
- Sister Kinh Nghiem: Run Away NowSister Kinh Nghiem, one of the funniest and most stylish nuns in the world, was ordained when she was only 14. “Get rid of all… Read more: Sister Kinh Nghiem: Run Away Now
- Brother Minh Luong: Building a Practice Space WithinBrother Minh Luong was raised in Laguna Beach, California, and went to NYU, where he read a book that changed his life. “I realized… Read more: Brother Minh Luong: Building a Practice Space Within
- Meet the Monastics TeaserFrom Deer Park Monastery, it’s Meet the Monastics. As monastics, the most common question asked of us is, you guessed it, why did you become… Read more: Meet the Monastics Teaser
- International Peace DayIn honor of International Peace Day Saturday, September 21, two U.S. monasteries and the Jerusalem Sangha will hold a simultaneous walking meditation for peace in… Read more: International Peace Day
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In addition to the events below, we may also have 1-2 weeks seasonal retreats available for registration.
Calendar of Events
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Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? Course
Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? SIGNUPS FOR THIS COHORT CLOSE ON OCTOBER 24 Explore the Life and Teachings of a Zen Master Course Overview: Welcome to a transformative 12-week journey […]
Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Day of Mindfulness: Dia de los Muertos
Day of Mindfulness: Dia de los Muertos
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. […]
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Day of Mindfulness & Book Signing with Sister D
Day of Mindfulness & Book Signing with Sister D
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Thanksgiving Day of Mindfulness
Thanksgiving Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]