Rhythm of the Earth is a Mindful Music Festival at Deer Park Monastery and fundraiser for producing a documentary honoring Sister Chan Khong, the first fully-ordained monastic disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Join us in the hidden mountain for a day of music, meditation, and togetherness. A day for everyone – friends, family, […]
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday May 26. Our next Day of Mindfulness will be held on Sunday June 2, 2024.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tiếng Việt Sixteen months ago, we embarked on a memorable Peace Walk into the secluded mountains of Deer Park, a day that remains a cherished memory for many of us. Brother Phap Dung captured the essence of this event in a heartfelt letter which you can read here. Deer Park symbolizes our collective commitment to […]