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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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Stable · Joyful: 2023-2024 Rains Retreat
Our sangha of monastics and lay friends share with you the practice of the annual Rains Retreat at Deer Park for a 90 day period. Peacefully dwelling in the great […]
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Breathing With a Smile in the Cold Rain
Photos by Natalia Vasco In February, many friends joined the sisters and brothers on a week-long backpacking retreat to explore nature with the practice of mindfulness around Deer Park Monastery […]
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Mindful Hiking Retreat Application Opens Thursday, December 8th
This one week backpacking trip (February 19-25, 2023) in the wilderness surrounding Deer Park Monastery will entail approximately 3-6 miles of walking with a fully-loaded backpack per day. Participants are […]
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Deer Park Retreats in 2023
The monastic sangha of Deer Park Monastery is happy to offer retreats throughout the coming year. Here you will find all our special retreats through fall 2023.
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Sierra Nevada Backpacking Retreat Photo Gallery
The Sierra Nevada Mindful Backpacking Retreat took place July 17-23, 2022 in the Golden Trout Wilderness area on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. The retreat […]
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Mindfulness in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
This year we have been experimenting with hiking and climbing trips. With two retreats completed, we are now ready to offer our third trip to the Golden Trout Wilderness in […]
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Pilgrimage in India
Walk in the Footsteps of the Buddha with Plum Village Monastics and Dharma Teachers You are invited to walk in the footsteps of the Buddha in India with monastic and […]
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Monastic Retreat at Deer Park 2021
The monastic centers of Deer Park, Magnolia Grove, and Blue Cliff gather together for a monastic retreat. Enjoy these photos.
