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Deepen Your Practice: Waking Up
In his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can recite a gatha when we first arise every morning to set the tone for our day. This is what he says: […]
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Deepen Your Practice: Hugging Meditation
In his book Happiness, Thay writes about how we can use a simple, three-breath hug to cultivate closeness with our loved ones. Read his advice and try it for yourself. When […]
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Sister Le Nghiem: Put Your Heart into the Practice
Sister Le Nghiem came to the practice after the death of her brother, and typically does solo retreat at the monastery for a few weeks a year. “So the practice […]
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Deepen Your Practice: Deep Listening and Loving Speech
When communication is cut off, we all suffer. When no one listens to us or understands us, we become like a bomb ready to explode. Compassionate listening brings about healing. Sometimes only ten minutes of listening deeply can transform us and bring a smile back to our lips. Read how to deepen your listening practice…
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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 experience. I went to the […]
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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 deteriorated over time. Since the […]
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Deer Park Road Repairs Hike-a-Thon
Tiếng Việt Sixteen months ago, we embarked on a memorable Peace Walk into the secluded mountains of Deer Park, a day that remains a cherished memory for many of us. […]
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Deepen Your Practice: Awareness of Objects of Mind
In the last three months, we have given tips on establishing mindfulness of your body, feelings, and mind, practices in the Plum Village tradition designed to provide clarity and stability […]
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Deepen Your Practice: Awareness of the Mind/Mental Formations
This month, we delve into the practice “Awareness of Mind” which is the third of four foundations of mindfulness laid out in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta in the Pali Canon–the others […]
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BIPOC Retreat – Nourishing Our Roots
Nourishing Our Roots May 8 – 12, 2024Deer Park MonasteryEscondido, California Deer Park Monastery is hosting a BIPOC Mindfulness Retreat as an expression of our continuing commitment to creating a […]
