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Open the Road Wider
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM Pacific Time, we will open the monastery for the novice ordination ceremony. Two aspirants who have been practicing and training in Solidity […]
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The Spirit of the Practice
In this introductory video, Brother Phap Dung shares with a small group of new arrivals at Deer Park about the spirit of the practice.
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Introduction to the Five Mindfulness Trainings
The Five Mindfulness Trainings represent the Buddhist vision for a global spirituality and ethic. They are a concrete expression of the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the […]
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Introduction to Noble Silence
A period of deep silence is observed starting from the end of the evening activity until after breakfast the next morning. This is very healing. We allow the silence and […]
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Introduction to Mindful Breathing
Our breathing is a stable solid ground that we can take refuge in. Regardless of our internal weather–our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions–our breathing is always with us like a faithful […]
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Introduction to Total Relaxation
Practicing Deep Relaxation as a community, led by an experienced practitioner, creates a wonderful energy of peace and harmony. It is a practice of totally letting go and returning back […]
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Introduction to Eating Meditation
Eating a meal together is a meditative practice. We should try to offer our presence for every meal. Serving food to ourselves, we can already begin practicing. We realize that […]
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Introduction to Walking Meditation
Brother Phap Luu introduces the practice of walking mediation in this short video.
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Sierra Nevada Backpacking Retreat Photo Gallery
The Sierra Nevada Mindful Backpacking Retreat took place July 17-23, 2022 in the Golden Trout Wilderness area on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. The retreat […]
