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.
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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.
Featured RetreatS
- The US Tour at Blue Cliff Monastery (Photo Gallery)
Last month, the monastics of Magnolia Grove Monastery, Deer Park Monastery, and Blue Cliff Monastery gathered together in New York for two special retreats. The … Read more - The Science of Mindfulness
We’ve all heard that mindful breathing can reduce stress and positively affect our health and mental wellness. Sister Đẳng Nghiêm, a former physician, has reminded … Read more - Incredible Gift
by Anna Gerner Deer Park has had a transformative impact on my life, leading to growth, healing, and change. Despite initially feeling hopeless about my … Read more - The Redwood Sutra
Thus have I heard one time when the Venerable Mṛgāvataṃsakā was residing in the redwoods by the banks of the Smith River, California. After eating … Read more - An Earth Peace Treaty
This sheet offers a number of steps we can take to reduce the impact of our ecological footprint. Please look over this and, if you … Read more - Communing with Redwoods
by Sister Hướng Nghiêm In June, the Deer Park monastic sangha visited the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Here I share some of my experiences … Read more
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Monastery Closed
From August to mid-October, the Deer Park monastics will be participating in the Monastic Teaching Tour. As a result, the monastery is closed and will not hold any public Day … Read more
Thich Nhat Hanh Calligraphy & Art Auction
We are happy to announce that the Brushes of Enlightenment calligraphy & art auction to support Deer Park Monastery. This auction is being held to raise funds to build a … Read more
Toyon Family Novice Ordination
Today we will open the monastery for the novice ordination ceremony. Six aspirants who have been practicing and training in Deer Park Monastery will become novice monks and nuns. The ceremony will be offered in-person and online. If you are coming in person, please complete the RSVP below. Important Information Please register by 8 AM […]
The Buddha the Scientist Retreat: Public Health & Collective Awakening
Join us from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 at Deer Park Monastery for an extraordinary retreat and symposium open to all, merging the timeless teachings of the Buddha with the … Read more
Stable · Joyful: 2023-2024 Rains Retreat
Our sangha of monastics and lay friends share with you the practice of the annual Rains Retreat at Deer Park for a 90 day period. Peacefully dwelling in the great … Read more
