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Auspicious Signs: Nurturing Dharma, Friendship, and Peace Within | Sister Phú NghiêmDiscover the Buddha’s wisdom on the most auspicious signs for a happy and meaningful life. In this Dharma Talk at Deer Park Monastery, Brother Pháp Dung reflects on a poetic sutra from the Dhammapada, sharing how faith, good friends, compassion, and right view lead to peace and freedom.Watch

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Some Hope and Faith for These Times | Brother Phap DungIn this Dharma Talk at Deer Park Monastery, Brother Pháp Dung shares how the practice of mindfulness, walking meditation, and insight transforms suffering into peace. Drawing from personal stories and Buddhist teachings, he explores the Five Powers—mindfulness, concentration, insight, faith, and determination—as the “spiritual food” that sustains us through life’s challenges.Watch

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Dharma TalkOn the Path of Love and Trust | Sister SpiritOn the occasion of Deer Park Monastery’s 25th anniversary, the speaker reflects on the journey of love, trust, and community that has shaped the monastery and its practitioners. Drawing parallels between spiritual commitment and long-term relationships, the talk highlights how vows, presence, patience, and collective insight serve as the foundation for a thriving sangha. Using the metaphor of a road, the speaker shares how obstacles like potholes, speed bumps, and detours symbolize challenges on the path of practice—and how mindfulness, trust, and companionship help us navigate them with compassion and joy. The talk encourages all who love Deer Park to see themselves as essential parts of this shared journey of transformation and healing.Watch

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True Home | Sr. Tuc Nghiem & Br. Phap DungIn this insightful Dharma talk, Sr. Tuc Nghiem and Br. Phap Dung share the importance of coming home to oneself through the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Watch

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Freedom Is A Daily Choice | Sr. Huong NghiemIn this intimate and spontaneous Dharma talk offered at Deer Park Monastery in 2025, a monastic elder returns from Plum Village and reflects deeply on the meaning of “freedom” in the practice. Through gentle humor, personal memories, and sincere reflection, she explores how we can be imprisoned by our emotions, perceptions, and inherited notions—and how mindfulness, spiritual friendship, and ethical training can lead us toward liberation.Watch

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Giving & Interbeing | Sr. Than NghiemDiscover a moving Dharma talk from Deer Park Monastery on Thanksgiving Day. Learn about true gratitude, the art of giving, honoring ancestors and land, and Thich Nhat Hanh’s enduring teachings.Watch

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Returning to Our True Home | Sr. Le NghiemThis talk was recorded in the Ocean of Peace Mediation Hall at Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, CA.Watch

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Dharma TalkInterconnectedness of All Things | Sr. Truc NghiemThe Dharma talk shared deep reflections on the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in daily life, grounded in the practice of Buddhism. Sister Trúc Nghiêm, with reverence for the Buddha's teachings, highlighted the significance of understanding the nature of suffering and cultivating the virtues of love, compassion, and wisdom in one's actions.Watch

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Embodying Mindful Resistance | Br. Phap LuuAs authoritarianism threatens democracy, human rights, and the well-being of the most vulnerable, how can we take refuge in mindfulness and compassionate resistance? Drawing from the Buddha’s teachings on tyranny and Thich Nhat Hanh’s lifelong work for peace, Brother Phap Luu responds to the deep concerns of many who fear for their families, their communities, and the future of our world.Watch

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Be the Good News | Br. Phap DungWe commemorate Thầy’s passing with gratitude for the happy, healthy sangha that is Thầy’s legacy. This special three year anniversary memorial talk was recorded in the Ocean of Peace Mediation Hall at Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, CA.Watch

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Dharma TalkCultivating True Love with the Three Virtues | Br. Man TueIn this Dharma talk, Br. Man Tue reflects on the theme of Love in Action and the importance of cultivating virtues that can transform both ourselves and the world. The talk emphasizes three key virtues: loving-kindness, compassion, and inclusiveness, highlighting how they can be practiced daily to improve relationships and foster peace. Watch

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A Fresh Start | Sr. Dang NghiemIn this Dharma talk, the speaker emphasizes the practice of beginning anew and Love in Action. The retreat's theme encourages us to start fresh, not just in the new year but every day. The talk focuses on the importance of recognizing the potential energy within us, understanding that it influences our thoughts, speech, and actions. Just as a stationary object holds potential energy that can lead to movement, our inner state of being holds the energy that shapes our outward actions.Watch

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Discourse on Love | Thay Phap LuuThe Dharma talk shared during the holiday retreat at Deer Park Monastery emphasized the power of community, personal transformation, and the cultivation of loving speech. Reflecting on the life of former President Jimmy Carter, the speaker acknowledged the complexity of human beings and their struggles. Despite differing opinions on what constitutes a meaningful life, the speaker highlighted Carter’s efforts in serving his country and community.Watch

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Christmas Eve Dharma Talk | Sr. Kinh NghiemIn this Dharma talk, the speaker reflects on the practice of nurturing love, understanding, and joy within ourselves, even in times of confusion, sadness, or challenge. The speaker shares a poem by Thich Nhat Hanh, written during a 1999 US tour, that speaks about the teacher searching for the student. This poem touches on the idea of being lost and finding our way home, symbolized by nurturing joy and warmth through simple acts, like drinking tea.Watch

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Wordless Moments of Awakening | Thay Phap HoiIn this Dharma talk, the theme is centered around "Thundering Silence." The speaker discusses the profound yet subtle nature of this concept in Buddhist practice, drawing from both traditional teachings and personal experiences. The talk explores the idea of moments of awakening that are often unspoken, emphasizing that true enlightenment does not always require grand gestures or dramatic experiences.Watch

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Living a Well-Lived Life | Venerable Dharma TalkIn this Dharma talk, the speaker reflects on the meaning of life, death, and the importance of spiritual practice. As the new year approaches, the speaker observes that as people age, they often fear death and feel that life becomes increasingly futile unless they find deeper meaning. The talk encourages individuals to go beyond mere survival and to engage in spiritual practices that can bring true peace and joy, not just await death. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of applying simple but profound practices, such as mindfulness of breath, to deepen one's understanding of life. Through personal stories and reflections, the speaker highlights the significance of applying Buddhist teachings in everyday life, with an emphasis on the breath as a fundamental practice for cultivating wisdom and transcending worldly concerns. The talk stresses that true spiritual development requires commitment and introspection, not merely relying on external faith or doctrines.Watch

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Understanding and Transforming Anger | Sister Ao NghiemIn this Dharma talk, the speaker reflects on the challenges of taking responsibility for our emotions, particularly anger, and how this relates to mindfulness practice. The talk begins with a lighthearted memory from childhood, where the speaker recalls asking for candy when feeling unwell, illustrating the importance of care and love from others in childhood. As we grow, however, it becomes necessary to take responsibility for our own well-being and emotions, including our reactions to external events.Watch

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The Miracle of Mindfulness | Sister Boi NghiemJoin Sister Boi Nghiem in the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall at Deer Park Monastery as she gently and playfully explores the theme "The Miracle of Mindfulness." On this special day when 42 friends receive the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, Sister Boi shares deeply personal stories and timeless wisdom rooted in Thầy (Thich Nhat Hanh)’s teachings.Watch

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Fear and the Journey of Healing from Fear | Sister Chua XuaIn this deeply moving Dharma talk, Sister Chua Xua the Ancient Temple shares her personal journey of transforming fear through mindfulness, insight, love, and the Earth-touching practice. From inherited trauma to the quiet courage of letting go, she gently invites us to embrace our suffering—not with resistance, but with compassion.Watch

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The Five Remembrances | Sr. Dac NghiemIn this gentle and heartfelt Dharma talk, a senior nun from Deer Park Monastery reflects deeply on the Five Remembrances—powerful contemplations on aging, illness, death, separation, and karma.Watch

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Drops of Emptiness | Sister Truc NghiemIn this deeply personal and heartfelt Dharma talk, a monastic sister in the Plum Village tradition shares her journey of healing through mindfulness, vulnerability, and the practice of stopping. Drawing from her own experiences with depression, trauma, and physical illness, she reflects on the power of breathing, walking meditation, and listening deeply to transform suffering into insight. Through poetry, stories of practice, and touching memories of Thầy, she invites us to return to the present moment and discover the “drops of emptiness” that nourish peace and clarity. This talk is a call to remember our aspiration, embrace our human fragility, and begin anew—again and again.Watch

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How are you doing? | Sister The NghiemIn this Dharma talk, a Sister Thể Nghiêm from Deer Park Monastery invites us to return to ourselves through mindful breathing, walking, and reflection. The theme centers around the simple yet profound question: “How are you?”—a question we often ask others, but rarely stop to ask ourselves with presence and sincerity.Watch

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Open the Source of Love | Sr. Tuyết NghiêmIn this heartfelt Dharma talk, a monastic from Deer Park Monastery invites the Sangha to practice breathing together in the present moment.Watch

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Creating True Peace | Sr. Ho NghiemIn this deeply heartfelt Dharma talk, a monastic from the Plum Village tradition shares a warm and practical teaching on how to create true peace in the midst of suffering, change, and uncertainty.Watch

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Waking Up to the Present Moment | Sr. Tập Nghiêm & Sr. Tinh NghiêmIn this gentle and deeply personal Dharma talk, two Vietnamese monastics offer their lived experience of mindfulness in a Plum Village monastery. They speak lovingly about waking up to the miracle of a new day, the joy of sharing practice with siblings in the Dharma, and the power of small actions—walking peacefully, opening a door with awareness, or greeting someone with compassion.Watch

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Cultivating True Happiness I Sr. Trung ChinhIn this warm and humble Dharma talk, Sister Trung Chinh shares personal insights and simple daily practices to help us generate true happiness and inner peace.Watch

Podcasts

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Meet the MonasticsSister Chua Xua: Enjoy Your Free LifeListen

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Meet the MonasticsBrother Phap Hoi: Lucky For MeListen

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Meet the MonasticsSister Phu Nghiem: We Are a Buddhist FamilyListen

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Meet the MonasticsBrother Phap Luu: American AwakeningListen

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Meet the MonasticsSister Le Nghiem: Put Your Heart into the PracticeListen

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Meet the MonasticsBrother Minh Nhan: See For YourselfListen

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Meet the MonasticsSister Trung Chinh: The Whole Universe Embraces UsListen

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Meet the MonasticsSister Boi Nghiem: The Hard Work Has Been DoneListen

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Meet the MonasticsBrother Phap Dung: Now You Get to ChooseListen

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Meet the MonasticsBrother Minh Luong: Building a Practice Space WithinListen

The Hidden Mountain Record

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The Hidden Mountain Record Issue #2Deer Park Monastery’s annual publicationSee More

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The Hidden Mountain Record Issue #1Deer Park Monastery’s annual publicationSee More

Deer Park Live

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Mindfulness As A Foundation For Health: The Buddha the Scientist Symposium & Retreat in VancouverThe Mindfulness As A Foundation For Health Retreat offers a transformative opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice of mindfulness in the serene setting of UBC’s Point Grey campus in Vancouver. Read

Meeting Today’s World with the Bodhisattva’s Eyes and HandsJoin renowned Buddhist teacher Roshi Joan Halifax for an insightful virtual event exploring how we can meet today’s challenges with the wisdom and compassion of a bodhisattva—one who is dedicated to awakening and serving all beings. Read

Ocean of peace

EventsPrayer Ceremony for PeaceWe invite you to join us for an online Prayer Ceremony for Peace, a time to come together as a fourfold Sangha to sit, chant, and touch the earth with all our peace and love. Read

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