January 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PST
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 Thay Phap Hội (in Vietnamese with English translation).
This event is In-Person and requires advance registration and an account on our website. If the box below shows as Currently Full then we are at capacity for this event. No waiting list is maintained, so we recommend checking back 1-2 days before the scheduled event as we usually have cancellations.
Important Information
Please register by 8 AM on the day of the event. If you need to cancel, please login again on this page and indicate you are not attending.
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 – Walking Meditation
10:15 AM – Dharma Talk (translation provided as needed)
11:30 AM – Ceremony for Raising the Lunar New Year Flag
12:30 PM – Vegetarian Lunch and Flower Market
2:00 PM – Day of Mindfulness concludes
14 responses to “Flag Raising Ceremony: A Day of Mindfulness”
I am trying to register for the Jan 15th raising flag event. Don’t see any registration info?! How do I register.
The registration link went live around 9 AM this morning and if you still don’t see it, please let me know
When will this be opened for registration?
The registration opens around nine this morning and if you still don’t see it, please let me know
May I bring my little dog with me, as he likes to walk with me on your campus?
Deer Park does not allow pets at this time
Please update on current covid restrictions; ie proof of vaccination?
We no longer have a policy. No vaccination required and masks are optional.
Can I my add my name to waiting list?
There is no waiting list for this event. But check back on Friday and Saturday when we start to get cancellations.
Can I send this link to a friend who may want to register.
yes, of course. Please do. 🙂
There is a rain forecast for the 15th. Will you still be holding the event?
All our events are rain or shine. 🙂