Established by Zen Master
Thich Nhat Hanh and practicing in the Plum Village Tradition
We openly and warmly welcome the diversity of your experience to this place of refuge and healing – wherever you come from, however you look or identify, whomever you love.
Scholarships for Retreats
A limited number of scholarships are available through a grant we have received from the Hemera Foundation. To learn more and apply, visit the grant information page.
- Deepen Your Practice: Hugging Meditation
In his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can use a simple, three-breath hug to cultivate closeness with our loved ones. Read his advice and… Read more: Deepen Your Practice: Hugging Meditation - Brother Phap Hoi: Lucky for Me
Brother Phap Hoi is a Vietnamese refugee and the most senior Brother at Deer Park Monastery. “Because the Sangha embrace all of the people, even… Read more: Brother Phap Hoi: Lucky for Me - Sister Phu Nghiem: We Are a Buddhist Family
Sister Phu Nghiem is one of three nuns in her immediate blood family and is passionate about bringing mindfulness to children. “So I focus a… Read more: Sister Phu Nghiem: We Are a Buddhist Family - Brother Phap Luu: American Awakening
Brother Phap Luu, the eldest non-Vietnamese American monk in the Plum Village tradition, graduated from Dartmouth College and started meditating after going through a depression. … Read more: Brother Phap Luu: American Awakening - Laura Hassler Visits Deer Park Monastery
Thich Nhat Hanh and Alfred Hassler shared a profound partnership in the pursuit of peace and social justice, particularly during the Vietnam War. Alfred Hassler… Read more: Laura Hassler Visits Deer Park Monastery - Sister Le Nghiem: Put Your Heart into the Practice
Sister Le Nghiem came to the practice after the death of her brother, and typically does solo retreat at the monastery for a few weeks… Read more: Sister Le Nghiem: Put Your Heart into the Practice
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In addition to the events below, we may also have 1-2 weeks seasonal retreats available for registration.
Calendar of Events
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Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? Course
Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? SIGNUPS FOR THIS COHORT CLOSE ON OCTOBER 24 Explore the Life and Teachings of a Zen Master Course Overview: Welcome to a transformative 12-week journey […]
Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we encourage folks to register as soon as possible once registration opens. Important Information When days of mindfulness are full, we invite you to continue checking back […]
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Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we […]
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Christmas Eve Day of Mindfulness
Christmas Eve Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this afternoon & evening of practice. Please see schedule below. Advance registration requested. This event is In-Person and will also be live-streamed on YouTube. As these […]
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Closed: No Day of Mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday December 29. Our next Day of Mindfulness will be held on Sunday January 12, 2025.
Holiday Retreat: Love in Action
Holiday Retreat: Love in Action December 29, 2024 – January 03, 2025 As we approach the holiday season, our upcoming holiday retreat, “Love in Action,” offers an opportunity for you […]