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Day of Mindfulness

We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. We will participate in walking meditation, listen to a Dharma talk by Sư cô Trăng Chùa Xưa (in English) […]

BIPOC Retreat – Nourishing Our Roots

Nourishing Our Roots May 8 – 12, 2024Deer Park MonasteryEscondido, California Deer Park Monastery is hosting a BIPOC Mindfulness Retreat as an expression of our continuing commitment to creating a nourishing, healing, and empowering space for members of our spiritual family who self-identify as BIPOC.  We understand that BIPOC people face specific issues due to […]

Family Retreat 2024

Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA, United States

Our very popular annual retreat for families to join monastics and other practitioners in the Plum Village tradition. We know many of you love and value the annual Family Retreat and this brings us much joy. We are also aware that our capacity is not able to accommodate all those who wish to attend. Therefore, […]

Teen Camp 2024

Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA, United States

The Monastic Sisters and Brothers of Deer Park Monastery are thrilled to be hosting Teen Camp, a unique opportunity for 13-18 year-olds to practice mindfulness in nature, surrounded by other young people who want to grow in understanding and love. At Teen Camp we will learn the art of taking care of ourselves through the […]

$160

Mindful Backpacking Retreat on Catalina Island

Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA, United States

TRIP OVERVIEWThis one week backpacking trip on Catalina Island just off the coast of Los Angeles will entail approximately 5-9 miles of walking with a fully-loaded backpack per day. We will be backpacking along a portion of the Trans-Catalina Trail, hiking 25 miles from Avalon to Two Harbors. More details about the trail can be […]

$300