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.
- 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) - Help Build Our New Monks’ Residence + Construction Updates!
Our devoted team of monks and lay friends have been wholeheartedly working to build our new monks’ residence in Solidity Hamlet. We are looking for… Read more: Help Build Our New Monks’ Residence + Construction Updates! - Help Repair Deer Park’s Road of Peace!
Tiếng Việt Dear Friends of Deer Park, We are reaching out to seek your support in repairing the roads within our monastery, which have significantly… Read more: Help Repair Deer Park’s Road of Peace! - Day of Mindfulness in Little Saigon
Monastics and members of our Little Saigon sangha in Orange County, CA recently had the opportunity to visit monuments commemorating the Vietnamese American experience. In… Read more: Day of Mindfulness in Little Saigon
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In addition to the events below, we may also have 1-2 weeks seasonal retreats available for registration.
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 Lưu (in English) and have […]
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 Sister Tuyết Nghiêm (in Vietnamese with English […]
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 Sister Thần Nghiêm (in English) and have […]
Family Retreat 2024
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA, United StatesOur very popular annual retreat for families to join monastics and other practitioners in the Plum Village tradition. We know many of you love and value the annual Family Retreat […]
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