On this Day of Mindfulness, there will be a Closing of Winter Retreat Ceremony. The day starts at the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall above the main parking lot. It is open for the public to come and practice with the monastic and lay practitioners of Deer Park Monastery.
Tentative Schedule
| 9:00 AM | Dharma Talk by the Venerable |
| 10:30 AM | Closing of Winter Retreat Ceremony (start time is approximate) |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
There is no registration for the Day of Mindfulness; you just show up. There is no cost incurred for participation in the day, but dana (donation) is greatly appreciated. There are donation boxes in the meditation and dining halls. The monastery provides lunch.
We ask that all guests please wear modest clothing such as shirts that cover the shoulders and midsection and pants or long skirts that cover the knees even while sitting in a meditative posture.
Scheduled Days of Mindfulness occur rain or shine.