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Saving Deer Park Ridge
By Ron Forster – True Ocean of Courage We vow to develop understanding, in order to live peacefully with people, animals, plants, and minerals. Feelings of tranquility arise as I […]
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Crow Moon
Raven at Hidden Spring below Burnt Mountain on an oak tree, croaking and clicking as the Crow Moon arrives. Another raven calling in the canyon…
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How do I stop the violence of forcing myself to practice when I experience pain?
Question from Aaron: Sometimes I do not experience bliss when I practice mindfulness. In fact, I experience a lot of pain. I know from experience that if I continue to practice a […]
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Ode to the Valley
By Brother Phap Luu Coyotes gather to gossip in the chaparral shade, at ease, yet glaring, paws splayed, lean and limber, some lying, one panting. It is midday. Monks gather […]
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Breathe and Love
The Documentary, a podcast from the BBC, recently released two episodes with three wise teachers: Eckhart Tolle, Dr Shefali Tsabary and Sister Dang Nghiem. In a series of intimate conversations […]
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Spiritual Friendship
By Laura Hunter Such is the wonder of life that you never know when something will change you forever. One day in February 2004, upon a recommendation from a friend, […]
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Meeting Thầy’s Life Force
by Chân Đẳng Nghiêm I had the opportunity to see Thầy at the root temple, Từ Hiếu, in March 2019. Thầy was eating breakfast when I walked in. He looked […]
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The Brook
By Sister Trăng Thanh Ɖoan (Sister Clear Dignity) One day, when I went up to the meditation hall, I heard the sound of the waterfall and some words arose in […]
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Meet the White Sage Family
How did you find Deer Park Monastery and what inspired you to ordain? Br. Minh Dinh: I found Deer Park through the website. I was going to become a therapist […]
