100 Years of Thich Nhat Hanh: A Day of Mindfulness
This year, we celebrate 100 years since the birth of our beloved teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay). On Sunday, October 25, we invite you to join us at Deer Park Monastery or on our YouTube channel for a special Day of Mindfulness honoring his life, teachings, and the many seeds of peace and compassion he has planted in the world.
We will follow our Day of Mindfulness schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with opportunities to practice walking and sitting meditation, enjoy mindful time together, and nourish ourselves in the beauty of the monastery.
In place of our traditional Dharma talk, the morning will feature live music and poetry inspired by Thay’s life and teachings. Monastics will also share photographs and stories from different chapters of Thay’s life, including childhood memories and significant moments along his path as a teacher and peace activist.
Together, we will remember the teacher who invited us to come home to the present moment—to breathe, to walk, to smile, and to recognize that peace is possible in every step.
Whether you have practiced with Thay’s teachings for many years or are discovering them for the first time, we warmly welcome you to celebrate his life and continue his legacy of mindfulness, peace, and engaged compassion.
Advance registration is required to attend in person. We encourage registering early as these events regularly sell out. You do not need to register if you are watching the livestream from home.
Event Schedule
8:00 - 10:00am - Gate open to receive visitors (please aim to arrive by 8:45)
9:00 - Walking Meditation (Beginning outside of the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall)
10:30 - Music & Poetry Program in Celebration of Thay (Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall & Livestreamed)
12:30 - Lunch (Bring your own vegan or vegetarian lunch)
1:00 - View Thay's Exhibition (Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall)
Important Event Information
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN LUNCH. We are currently unable to provide lunch.
When a Day of Mindfulness is sold out, please check back on Eventbrite, as more spots will become available when people cancel. Please note we do not keep a waiting list.
If you have registered and need to cancel, and if you have an Eventbrite account, you can cancel through your account. If you do not have an Eventbrite account, please let us know about your need to cancel by emailing our registration office.
Note for OI members: Members of the Order of Interbeing are welcome to come on any Day of Mindfulness and do not need to register. We invite you to come wearing your brown jacket.
Essential Practices of Mindful Living (video series): To learn more about the basic practices that are included during our Day of Mindfulness program, please click here.
We ask that all guests please observe our dress code. To respect and support our collective energy of practice, we ask everyone to dress modestly for the duration of their time with us. Please wear sleeves that cover the shoulders (short sleeves are acceptable), shirts that cover the midriff and back, and long pants or long skirts that are loose-fitting and cover the knees whether standing or sitting. Casual attire is fine, but please do not wear shorts, tank tops, nor tight-fitting clothing.
Donations. For participation in the Day of Mindfulness, a donation is greatly appreciated to keep the monastery open and able to receive guests. You will find donation boxes in the meditation and dining halls or you can donate online.
Scheduled events occur rain or shine.
Join the Livestream
We welcome you to join us on YouTube for a livestreamed portion of the event. The livestream will begin at 10:30amPT for the Music & Poetry Program in Celebration of Thay. Click here to access our YouTube channel for the livestream.
The livestream will begin on Sunday, October 25 at 10:30am Pacific Time.
