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A Simple Life: A response to the climate crisis
As a monk I take care of my emotions around the climate crisis so I can help other people to take care of their emotions. And that is what I […]
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A Well-Regulated Nervous System
Dharma Teacher Jo-ann Rosen helps work with our non-stop stressers by understanding our nervous system. And learn about practicing with the Window of Mindfulness. Are we in this zone when […]
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Collective Awakening: Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vision for Mindfulness in Public Health
A New Class for the Rains Retreat We are happy to offer a new in-person (and online) series of classes, taught by Brother Phap Luu during our annual Rains Retreat, […]
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Open the Road Wider
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM Pacific Time, we will open the monastery for the novice ordination ceremony. Two aspirants who have been practicing and training in Solidity […]
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The Spirit of the Practice
In this introductory video, Brother Phap Dung shares with a small group of new arrivals at Deer Park about the spirit of the practice.
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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 […]
