October 21 to 25, 2020
Join us for this rare chance to enjoy moments of peace and awakening as a spiritual family
Bring the mindfulness practices and the larger community of Deer Park Monastery straight into your home, turning your apartment or house into the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall, and nourishing the roots that we all share here in the valley of the hidden mountain. We will celebrate online the past twenty years since Thay first inaugurated the monastery in the Oak Grove by bringing back many of the monks and nuns who were present here then—the ones who rolled up their sleeves to refurbish the abandoned buildings, transform the dry chaparral into serene ponds and groves, as well as touch you with their talks, their deep listening, and their capacity to bring transformation and healing to you and your families.
“The elders as well as the younger people have come together with all their love and hope to build this Deer Park Monastery. In my eyes, this is a great monument. When we do things with all our love and hope—even though it may not be visible—it is something real that we can see with mindfulness.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
This is a family reunion, and we want you all to be there! We will enjoy guided meditation, Dharma talks from our elder founding brothers and sisters, walking meditation, mindful eating, total relaxation, Dharma sharing in family groups according to language, and fun workshops with stories from the past twenty years of Deer Park as well as sharings about Thay’s vision for the future of Buddhism in America.
The retreat will be in English and Vietnamese, with translation into both languages.
The retreat has three rates: Standard ($240), Sponsor ($360) for those who can offer more to support those on scholarship, and Scholarship ($120) for those who need financial support to attend.Retreat Rate:—Standard RateSponsor RateScholarship RateRetreat Start Date:October 21, 2020Duration:5 days
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