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Barefoot & Mindful: A Day in the Life at Deer Park Monastery
Our new Communications & Program Director, Sarah Lane, shares her experience of her first two days with us at Deer Park. Working at Deer Park Monastery is changing the “work” […]
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Message to the International Plum Village Community for Peace in the Middle East
Even as theystrike you downwith a mountain of hatred and violence;even as they step on you and crush youlike a worm,even as they dismember and disembowel you, remember, brother,remember:man is […]
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Playlist from the Buddha the Scientist Retreat
From September 26 to October 1, 2023 at Deer Park Monastery we gathered together as 500 practitioners in an extraordinary retreat and symposium. Together we merge the timeless teachings of […]
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The US Tour at Blue Cliff Monastery (Photo Gallery)
Last month, the monastics of Magnolia Grove Monastery, Deer Park Monastery, and Blue Cliff Monastery gathered together in New York for two special retreats. The first was the Family Retreat […]
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The Science of Mindfulness
We’ve all heard that mindful breathing can reduce stress and positively affect our health and mental wellness. Sister Đẳng Nghiêm, a former physician, has reminded us how we can literally […]
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Incredible Gift
by Anna Gerner Deer Park has had a transformative impact on my life, leading to growth, healing, and change. Despite initially feeling hopeless about my situation, attending a Wake-Up Retreat […]
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The Redwood Sutra
Thus have I heard one time when the Venerable Mṛgāvataṃsakā was residing in the redwoods by the banks of the Smith River, California. After eating a breakfast of grilled corn […]
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An Earth Peace Treaty
This sheet offers a number of steps we can take to reduce the impact of our ecological footprint. Please look over this and, if you feel inspired, commit to a […]
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Communing with Redwoods
by Sister Hướng Nghiêm In June, the Deer Park monastic sangha visited the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Here I share some of my experiences walking through this ancient forest. […]
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Calligraphy & Art Auction
From September 17 to October 2nd, Deer Park Monastery will be holding the first online auction of original calligraphies by Thay, as well as a wide assortment of items and experiences including works of art. […]
