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The Science of Mindfulness
We’ve all heard that mindful breathing can reduce stress and positively affect our health and mental wellness. Sister Đẳng Nghiêm, a former physician, has reminded us how we can literally […]
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Calligraphy & Art Auction
From September 17 to October 2nd, Deer Park Monastery will be holding the first online auction of original calligraphies by Thay, as well as a wide assortment of items and experiences including works of art. […]
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The Beloved Community: Thich Nhat Hanh’s Monastics To Tour U.S. Aug. 2 to Oct. 24
Following in the footsteps of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, his monastics will lead a teaching tour across the United States later this year, with retreats planned at each of […]
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Monastics Coming to Orange County
We last held a Day of Mindfulness in Orange County in Fall 2017. This year we are happy to return as a monastic sangha and offer a day of practice […]
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Help Build the Monks Residence
Dear friends, We are very excited about the upcoming project to build a new monk’s residence here at Deer Park. We hope to break ground on October 23rd. This project […]
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Family Retreat and Teen Camp Registration Opens
The annual Family Retreat and annual Teen Camp are two of our more popular retreats. These retreats do fill up and we want everyone to have the opportunity to attend. […]
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Mindful Hiking Retreat Application Opens Thursday, December 8th
This one week backpacking trip (February 19-25, 2023) in the wilderness surrounding Deer Park Monastery will entail approximately 3-6 miles of walking with a fully-loaded backpack per day. Participants are […]
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Volunteer to Build the Monks Residence
The new monks residence construction will start in August or September 2023 and will take 6-7 months to build. The building is one-story, approximately 3,590 square feet, stick-framed, drywall on […]
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Deer Park Retreats in 2023
The monastic sangha of Deer Park Monastery is happy to offer retreats throughout the coming year. Here you will find all our special retreats through fall 2023.
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COP27 Conversation
How can each of us become the answer to climate change? The Tao Te Ching says: ‘When the Master runs into a difficulty, she stops and gives herself to it’. […]
