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.
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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.
- Press Release: Buddhist Monks & Nuns to Host Peace Walk in Los Angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Buddhist Monks & Nuns to Host Peace Walk in Los Angeles Escondido, CA — June 17, 2024 — The monks and nuns… Read more: Press Release: Buddhist Monks & Nuns to Host Peace Walk in Los Angeles - BIPOC Retreat (Photo Gallery)
The “Nourishing Our Roots” BIPOC Retreat at Deer Park Monastery was a special retreat designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to engage in… Read more: BIPOC Retreat (Photo Gallery) - More Than Just Music
By Sue Mazingo, Practitioner and Communications Volunteer The Rhythm of the Earth music festival hosted by Deer Park Monastery last week was a uniquely beautiful… Read more: More Than Just Music - Rhythm of the Earth (Photo Gallery & Replay)
On May 25, 2024, Deer Park Monastery hosted its 2nd Annual Rhythm of the Earth Festival. Over 340 people gathered for an afternoon and evening… Read more: Rhythm of the Earth (Photo Gallery & Replay) - Wake Up Retreat (Photo Gallery)
Deer Park Monastery happily hosted our annual ‘Wake Up Retreat’ April 7-13, 2024. This retreat is a 7-day retreat for young adults between the ages… Read more: Wake Up Retreat (Photo Gallery) - The Spirit of Practice During the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration (Vesak)
At Plum Village Practice Centers around the world, Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated as a Day of Mindfulness for the multifold community. The community gathers at… Read more: The Spirit of Practice During the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration (Vesak)
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In addition to the events below, we may also have 1-2 weeks seasonal retreats available for registration.
Community Work Day
Please join us in supporting monastery projects and upkeep, primarily with helping to construct the new monk’s residence. Please complete the RSVP below so we know you are coming. We […]
Closed: No Day of Mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday July 7. Our next Day of Mindfulness will be held on Sunday July 21, 2024.
Teen Camp 2024
The Monastic Sisters and Brothers of Deer Park Monastery are thrilled to be hosting Teen Camp, a unique opportunity for 13-18 year-olds to practice mindfulness in nature, surrounded by other […]
Closed: No Day of Mindfulness
There will be no day of mindfulness on Sunday July 14. Our next Day of Mindfulness will be held on Sunday July 21, 2024.
Day of Mindfulness
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice. We will participate in walking meditation, listen to a Dharma talk by Brother Pháp Xứ (in Vietnamese with English […]
Mindful Backpacking Retreat on Catalina Island
TRIP OVERVIEWThis one week backpacking trip on Catalina Island just off the coast of Los Angeles will entail approximately 5-9 miles of walking with a fully-loaded backpack per day. We […]
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