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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Meet the White Sage Family
On September 5th, 2020 the monastics of Deer Park Monastery ordained three new novice monks. Please join us in welcoming ...
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Dreaming of Thầy Dreaming
Dear Friends on the Path, I hope you enjoy this digital painting. It was inspired by Thầy’s account of a ...
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Deer Park Featured in Union-Tribune
On Sunday, November 8, the San Diego Union-Tribune offered two articles in recognization of our 20-year anniversary. K.C. Alfred / ...
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Online Days of Mindfulness
Here at Deer Park, we are just beginning our 90-Day "Rains" Retreat, a tradition that dates back to the time ...
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Face-to-Face Ceremony – Livestream
Following a tradition that dates back to the Buddha’s time, each year the Deer Park fourfold Sangha has a 3-month ...
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Counting Sticks Ceremony – Livestream
Following a tradition that dates back to the Buddha’s time, each year the Deer Park fourfold Sangha has a 3-month ...
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