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In Gratitude, an Eggroll Offering
Every Thanksgiving, the Deer Park community shows gratitude to the fire department, police department, lay friends, and local businesses who have supported them throughout the year by preparing thousands of […]
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Get to Know Our Novice Monastics at Deer Park Monastery
On September 24, 2023, six aspirants of Deer Park Monastery became novice monastics of the Toyon Family in a beautiful and moving ordination ceremony in the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall.
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Deepen Your Practice: Four Ways to Establish Mindfulness
We are starting a monthly installment with tips on how to deepen your mindfulness practice. This month, we share four ways to establish mindfulness in your daily life by offering […]
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2024 Retreat Calendar at Deer Park Monastery
2024 DEER PARK CALENDAR OF EVENTS – SAVE THE DATES! Check back on our website often for registration information as it becomes available. This calendar is subject to change at […]
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Engaged Buddhism: Bridging Spirituality and Social Activism for Lasting Change
To create sustainable, lasting social change in a world of suffering, a spiritual dimension is essential. Brother Phap Dung shares insight on how recent and past events echo the need […]
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Let the Wind Carry You
Let the Wind Carry You A poem by Sister Chuyên Nghiêm Live your life fullygreen and fresh as a leaf, Embrace truth without striving, even when facing fierce stormsthat pass through the […]
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A Journey of Mindfulness: My U.S. Monastics Tour Experience
Krystee Duong, pre-aspirant at Magnolia Grove Monastery, shares her experience traveling with the monastics during the U.S. Tour.
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Healing Perfectionism Through Paint: An Intimate Interview with Br. Minh Niệm
Brother Minh Niệm shares his wisdom on the beauty of making mistakes, loving ourselves by saying no, and healing perfectionism through creativity. 25 minute read (and worth every second!) “I […]
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Day of the Dead: Honoring the Departed
You’re Invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Deer Park family on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Learn more about the tradition and what we’ll be offering below. La […]
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Solving Global Crises Together | The Buddha The Scientist Recap
From September 26 to October 1, 2023, Deer Park Monastery hosted a retreat called The Buddha The Scientist, where we explored how scientific knowledge and Buddhist wisdom can be combined to […]
