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.
- How Do I Love Thee: a Poem for Deer ParkLove Letter to Deer Park In harmony with Thay’s practice of writing love letters to share gratitude, love, and peace with those around him, we asked… Read more: How Do I Love Thee: a Poem for Deer Park
- Deepen Your Practice: Waking UpIn his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can recite a gatha when we first arise every morning to set the tone for our day.… Read more: Deepen Your Practice: Waking Up
- A Joyful Beginning: The Happy Farm at Deer Park MonasteryDear Friends, As we step into the New Year we are happy to share some wonderful news: the establishment of the Happy Farm at Deer… Read more: A Joyful Beginning: The Happy Farm at Deer Park Monastery
- A Message of Gratitude to the Supporters of the New Monks ResidenceDear Beloved Friends of Deer Park, Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! How auspicious for Deer Park – a transformative year to shed the… Read more: A Message of Gratitude to the Supporters of the New Monks Residence
- Hidden Mountain Record – Issue #2Just in time for Lunar New Year (Tết), we are happy to announce that Hidden Mountain Record issue #2, which recaps the year 2024, is… Read more: Hidden Mountain Record – Issue #2
- Deepen Your Practice: The Breathing RoomIn his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can create a room or corner in our home where we can sit, breathe, and meditate. Read… Read more: Deepen Your Practice: The Breathing Room
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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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Closed: No Day of Mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday January 26. Please stay tuned to our website calendar for more information about when our days of mindfulness will resume.
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Lunar New Year’s Eve: Evening of Mindfulness (Tết)
Lunar New Year’s Eve: Evening of Mindfulness (Tết)
Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán, is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. Tết celebrates the arrival of spring and the New Year based on the Vietnamese calendar, which […]
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First Day of Lunar New Year & Oracle Readings
First Day of Lunar New Year & Oracle Readings
As we begin the new lunar year, the sangha will gather to share new year wishes and Kieu Oracle readings. All are welcome. We will offer the interpretation of the […]
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Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice & celebrating Lunar New Year. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these […]
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Embracing Life As It Is
Embracing Life As It Is
Engaged Buddhism Speaker Series Embracing Life As It Is With Mitchell Ratner In this 90-minute virtual workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice with friends around the world to: […]
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Closed: No Day of Mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday February 9. Please stay tuned to our website calendar for more information about when our days of mindfulness will resume.
India & Nepal Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Buddha
Deer Park Peepal Pilgrimage In the Footsteps of the Buddha A pilgrimage led by Monastics of Deer Park & Dharmacharya Shantum Seth February 9 – February 22, 2025 “The trip […]
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Closed: No day of mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday February 16. Please stay tuned to our website calendar for more information about when our days of mindfulness will resume.
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Closed: No Day of Mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday February 23. Please stay tuned to our website calendar for more information about when our days of mindfulness will resume. Days […]
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