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Laura Hassler Visits Deer Park Monastery
Thich Nhat Hanh and Alfred Hassler shared a profound partnership in the pursuit of peace and social justice, particularly during the Vietnam War. Alfred Hassler was a prominent American peace […]
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Help Repair Deer Park’s Road of Peace!
Tiếng Việt Dear Friends of Deer Park, We are reaching out to seek your support in repairing the roads within our monastery, which have significantly deteriorated over time. Since the […]
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Engaged Buddhism: Bridging Spirituality and Social Activism for Lasting Change
To create sustainable, lasting social change in a world of suffering, a spiritual dimension is essential. Brother Phap Dung shares insight on how recent and past events echo the need […]
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Message to the International Plum Village Community for Peace in the Middle East
Even as theystrike you downwith a mountain of hatred and violence;even as they step on you and crush youlike a worm,even as they dismember and disembowel you, remember, brother,remember:man is […]
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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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An Earth Peace Treaty
This sheet offers a number of steps we can take to reduce the impact of our ecological footprint. Please look over this and, if you feel inspired, commit to a […]
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Let’s talk about Suicide – with Sister Dang Nghiem
This is the third in a series of videos with Sr. Dang Nghiem. Previous videos included Befriend your Strong Emotions and To the Root of Addictions. More and more people […]
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Prayer for the New Year
Dec 31, 2022 Dear Thầy, Dear Mother Earth, Dear Ancestors, We know that you are present within us at this very moment, and that you always allow us to take […]
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Make Black Friday Brown’ Offered Mindful Alternative to Holiday Shopping Rush
There is so much pressure during the holidays to buy gifts for loved ones. While we may be motivated by a spirit of generosity, it is easy to lose ourselves […]
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A Simple Life: A response to the climate crisis
As a monk I take care of my emotions around the climate crisis so I can help other people to take care of their emotions. And that is what I […]
