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Happy Farm Update: The Joys of Mindful Farming
Join Our Happy Farm Community We are delighted to share that our first Happy Farm event, “Nourish the Soil,” was a tremendous success! With over 60 participants, we came together […]
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Deepen Your Practice: Metta/Love Meditation
In his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can practice loving kindness through Metta meditation: To love is, first of all, to accept ourselves as we actually are. That is why […]
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Love Letter: A Stranger No More
Love Letter to Deer Park In harmony with Thay’s practice of writing love letters to share gratitude, love, and peace with those around him, we asked practitioners to write love letters to […]
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My First Tết at Deer Park Monastery
My First Tết at Deer Park Monastery By Sarah Lane The monastery is eerily quiet today, after a week of festivities, firecrackers, and friends visiting to celebrate the Lunar New […]
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Happy Farm Update: Join Us in Building the Community
Dear Friends, Since announcing our Happy Farm initiative, we have been touched by the enthusiasm and support from our community. As we prepare to begin this beautiful journey, we welcome […]
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How Do I Love Thee: a Poem for Deer Park
Love Letter to Deer Park In harmony with Thay’s practice of writing love letters to share gratitude, love, and peace with those around him, we asked practitioners to write love letters to […]
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Deepen Your Practice: Waking Up
In his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can recite a gatha when we first arise every morning to set the tone for our day. This is what he says: […]
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A Joyful Beginning: The Happy Farm at Deer Park Monastery
Dear Friends, As we step into the New Year we are happy to share some wonderful news: the establishment of the Happy Farm at Deer Park Monastery, a continuation of […]
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A Message of Gratitude to the Supporters of the New Monks Residence
Dear Beloved Friends of Deer Park, Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! How auspicious for Deer Park – a transformative year to shed the old and begin anew. May […]
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Hidden Mountain Record – Issue #2
Just in time for Lunar New Year (Tết), we are happy to announce that Hidden Mountain Record issue #2, which recaps the year 2024, is now available for your download […]
