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.
Hearing My Songs
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The Little Buffalo in Pursuit of the Sun
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COsmic REligion (CORE) – A Music Infused Contemplation
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Wild Flowers of Deer Park
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Monastery Closed
The monks and nuns of Deer Park are taking some time to be together as a sangha. During this period the monastery is closed and we will not hold any […]
Body-Mind and Environment (Class #31)
The 40 Tenets of Plum Village with Thầy Pháp Lưu Dear friends, In tonight’s class Thay Phap Luu will discuss the 31st tenet. The 31st Tenet: “Retribution consists of both […]
A lotus just bloomed on the ocean: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAJune is National Ocean Month and so we pulled a line from one of Thay’s poems published in Excerpt From Call Me by My True Names: The Collected Poems.
Armfuls of Poetry, Drops of Sunshine: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAJoin us for an in-person Day of Mindfulness for walking meditation, a Dharma talk by Thầy Pháp Nhỉ, and dharma sharing. Lunch provided.
Teen Camp
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAEnough! Enough! You are enough! The Art of Unmasking Your True Self Register HERE NOW The Monastic Sisters and Brothers of Deer Park Monastery are thrilled to be hosting Teen […]
One Arrow, Two Illusions: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAJoin us for an in-person Day of Mindfulness for walking meditation, a Dharma talk by Su Co Hương Nghiêm, and dharma sharing. Lunch provided.
Getting Into the Stream: A Day of Mindfulness
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAMore details and registration coming soon.
Family Retreat
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CAThis is a happy moment. It’s been 3-years since our last Family Retreat and we are happy for its return. We hope you are too! Join the Waiting List Note: […]