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Introduction to the Five Mindfulness Trainings
The Five Mindfulness Trainings represent the Buddhist vision for a global spirituality and ethic. They are a concrete expression of the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the […]
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Introduction to Noble Silence
A period of deep silence is observed starting from the end of the evening activity until after breakfast the next morning. This is very healing. We allow the silence and […]
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Introduction to Mindful Breathing
Our breathing is a stable solid ground that we can take refuge in. Regardless of our internal weather–our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions–our breathing is always with us like a faithful […]
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Introduction to Total Relaxation
Practicing Deep Relaxation as a community, led by an experienced practitioner, creates a wonderful energy of peace and harmony. It is a practice of totally letting go and returning back […]
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Introduction to Eating Meditation
Eating a meal together is a meditative practice. We should try to offer our presence for every meal. Serving food to ourselves, we can already begin practicing. We realize that […]
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Introduction to Walking Meditation
Brother Phap Luu introduces the practice of walking mediation in this short video.
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Sierra Nevada Backpacking Retreat Photo Gallery
The Sierra Nevada Mindful Backpacking Retreat took place July 17-23, 2022 in the Golden Trout Wilderness area on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. The retreat […]
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My Journey with Deer Park
My name is Peaceful Resolve of the Heart, yet some may know me as Patricia in the Registration Office. I first visited Deer Park Monastery for a weekend retreat in […]
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Kimie’s Love Letter
Having recently completed our Teen Camp, and as we prepare for Family Retreat, enjoy this personal story from Kimie about her time at these retreats.
