This 400-acre sanctuary rests peacefully in the chaparral mountains of southern California, surrounded and protected by oaks and the natural landscape.
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The monastery has reopened for visitors. This makes us happy and brings joy. Always check the calendar below for when we might offer in-person events. We are not open for drop-in visitors. When we do have visitors, everyone must be fully vaccinated and be able provide proof of vaccination.
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Peaceful Dwelling: 90-Day Retreat
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAOur sangha of monastics and lay friends share with you the practice of the annual Rains Retreat at Deer Park for a 90 day period. Peaceful dwelling in the great […]
The Illness and Trauma of War
In Class #2 we will use Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire as our foundational text. You may attend in-person or watch on YouTube below.
Here Are My Hands: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAThe Dharma talk today will be offered in Vietnamese by the Most Venerable Thích Phước Tịnh with live English translation.
Pháp Thoại (Dharma Talk) của Hòa Thượng Thích Phước Tịnh
A Dharma talk live online. Talks is in Vietnamese with English translation available on Zoom.
Community Work Day
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAPlease join us in supporting with monastery projects and upkeep. Skills welcome but not necessary. Please complete the RSVP so we know you are coming.
The Lonely Watchtower: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAThe Dharma talk today will be offered in English by the Sister Kính Nghiêm with live Vietnamese translation.
Community Work Day
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAPlease join us in supporting with monastery projects and upkeep. Skills welcome but not necessary. Please complete the RSVP so we know you are coming.
Día de los Muertos: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAÚnase a nosotros para un día especial de atención plena en español, con traducción al inglés y al vietnamita. La charla de Dharma será ofrecida por el hermano Phap Luu. […]