Flag Raising Ceremony: A Day of Mindfulness

Every year when Tet comes, Vietnamese people raise a bamboo tree with a flag pinned on top. We continue this tradition at Deer Park along with a Dharma talk from Brother Pháp Xứ (in Vietnamese with English translation).  Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration (at the bottom of the page when it opens).

Important Information

Please register by 8 AM on the day of the event. If you need to cancel, please use our contact page to email us and let us know as soon as possible, so that other folks have the chance to attend.

We ask that all guests please observe our dress code: out of respect for our monastic brothers and sisters, please wear sleeves that cover the shoulders (short sleeves are acceptable), shirts that cover the midriff, and long pants or long skirts that are loose-fitting and cover the knees at all times. Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, nor tight-fitting clothing. We kindly ask friends to dress modestly for the duration of their time with us and to share this information with anyone attending the event with you. 

There is no cost incurred for participation in the Day of Mindfulness, but a donation is greatly appreciated to keep the monastery open and able to receive guests. You will find donation boxes in the meditation and dining halls or you can donate online.

Scheduled events occur rain or shine.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Gate open to receive registered visitors

9:00 AM – Dharma talk in Vietnamese by Brother Pháp Xứ (‘Knowing Love, Heart is at Ease’)

10:30 AM – Ceremony for Raising the Lunar New Year Flag

11:30 AM – Flowers Market Festival

12:30 PM – Vegetarian Picnic Lunch

2:00 PM – Day of Mindfulness concludes