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Deepen Your Practice: Pebble Meditation
The below is excerpted from “Happiness” by Thich Nhat Hanh I like to carry some pebbles with me in my pocket. In my pocket there is no credit card, no […]
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The Sangha Walks With the Buddha
In honor of our upcoming India/Nepal pilgrimage, Thay Phap Dung recounts his experience of the 2015 India pilgrimage below, sharing insights and poetry inspired by the path of the Buddha. […]
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Love Letter to Deer Park (September)
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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Earth, Our True Nature Retreat [Photo Gallery]
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About 50 monastics traveled by bus to Estes Park, Colorado to host the Earth, Our True Nature Retreat, which took place from August 18-23 at the YMCA of the Rockies. […]
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Finding Peace After Loss: How the Rains Retreat Changed My Life
A scholarship recipient to the Rains Retreat shares his story of transformation and gratitude: As I sit down to compose this letter, I am overcome with a sense of deep, […]
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Love Letter to Deer Park (August)
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: Deep Listening and Loving Speech
When communication is cut off, we all suffer. When no one listens to us or understands us, we become like a bomb ready to explode. Compassionate listening brings about healing. Sometimes only ten minutes of listening deeply can transform us and bring a smile back to our lips. Read how to deepen your listening practice…
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2024 Teen Camp (Photo Gallery)
At Teen Camp 2024, 13-18 year-olds had the unique opportunity to practice mindfulness in nature among peers seeking growth in understanding and love.
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Love Letter to Deer Park (July)
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 […]
