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.
Raising the Flag: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAThis event is In-Person and requires advance registration (at bottom of the page). Please join us for our weekly Day of Mindfulness. We love offering the dharma to friends who […]
Enjoying the Ultimate (Nirvana) | Live Dharma Talk
This is an online event. Thong dich tieng Viet san sang - Register Here.
Tết Dharma Talk: Live Online
A special Dharma Talk for the arrival of Tết. Live from Deer Park Monastery, Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall. The dharma talk will be in Vietnamese, so please join us […]
Tet (New Years Event): A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAThis event is In-Person and requires advance registration (at the bottom of the page). Please join us as we start our Tet celebrations. This special schedule is all day and […]
No Day of Mindfulness
As we are amidst our Lazy Days, we will not be offering a Day of Mindfulness Today. Our next Day of Mindfulness is tentatively planned for February 20, 2022.
No Day of Mindfulness
As we are amidst our Lazy Days, we will not be offering a Day of Mindfulness Today. Our next Day of Mindfulness is tentatively planned for February 20, 2022.
Falling In Love With Mother Earth Retreat
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAPlease join us for this 5-day mindfulness retreat offering opportunities to come back to ourselves during daily sitting, walking, and eating meditation, in order to touch the nourishing and healing […]
Our Holiday Retreat Slideshow
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Holiday Greeting from Deer Park
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2022 Retreats with the Monks and Nuns
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Ask A Dharma Teacher: Fearing Death
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