Employment Opportunities
“Ideally, we are able to find a job and work in such a way that our work is of benefit to the Earth and to all living beings.”
— Thich Nhat HanhDo you want to work in a place that transforms lives and makes a difference in the world? Do you want to use your skills and practice of mindfulness to create a more compassionate, peaceful, and mindful society? Then Deer Park Monastery might be the place for you.
Deer Park Monastery is a mindfulness practice and monastic training center in the Plum Village tradition founded by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. The Deer Park community includes both monastics and lay people living on site who are involved in the daily operations of the monastery.
Working at Deer Park provides a chance to help connect people to Thay’s teachings. It’s an opportunity to promote the learning, practicing, and teaching of the art of mindful living in the Plum Village tradition, and to be actively engaged in realizing Thay’s vision for a vibrant and healing Beloved Community of happy people who live in peace and harmony with each other and the Earth.
Employees at Deer Park understand that while our mindfulness practices are grounded in the Buddhist tradition, we welcome all who wish to cultivate peace and happiness. Wherever you come from, however you look or identify, whomever you love, or whatever your religious or spiritual beliefs, you are welcome to visit this healing community.
The type of employment (hourly or salary), benefits, hybrid options, and expectations around your involvement in the daily mindfulness practices at Deer Park vary from job to job. Details are included in each job description. Employees may be eligible for on-site housing at Deer Park Monastery. Please see the individual job descriptions for more details.
Got a question about working at Deer Park? Please contact us for more information.
Current Opportunities
Deer Park Monastery is seeking a part-time Online Course Administrator to support and coordinate the operations of its virtual course programming. This mindful and compassionate professional will help manage all aspects of the monastery’s online learning platform, serving as the first point of contact for course participants, facilitating live virtual classes, and collaborating with team members to ensure seamless program delivery.
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Our Beloved Teacher
Deer Park Monastery was established by the Vietnamese Zen Master, Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. Affectionately known as Thay (pronounced “Tay” or “Tie”), which is Vietnamese for “teacher”, by his students, he entered Tu Hieu Temple as a novice monk at the age of sixteen in 1942.
Over the years, Thay came to be a global spiritual leader and peace activist. Known as the “Father of Mindfulness” he founded the Plum Village tradition which includes 12 mindfulness practice and monastic training centers around the world.
Current Initiatives
From promoting the Earth Peace Treaty, to Hiking Zen, The Buddha the Scientist, Thundering Silence Records, the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing and more, we have a variety of ongoing initiatives that promote mindfulness in ways that make it accessible to different people.
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Donations are our main source of support, so every offering is greatly appreciated. Your contribution helps us to keep the monastery open to receive guests throughout the year.
