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  • Myhanh Vu
    Myhanh Vu

    My journey with mindfulness rooted in my Buddhist upbringing along with my involvement with Vietnamese Buddhist Youth (GĐPT) began at a very young age.  When Deer Park Monastery was first opened in 2000, my dad took me there and I fell in love with the place and its wonderful innovative…

  • A Day of Mindfulness for Children and Their Families on Dec 08, 2024
    A Day of Mindfulness for Children and Their Families on Dec 08, 2024

    On Sunday, December 8th, 2024, we hosted a Day of Mindfulness for a small group of children and their parents at the Freedom Hut. These children have been practicing with us since our program was established. The day began with a gentle and cozy atmosphere following a light rain. Short…

  • Hanh Le
    Hanh Le

    I was introduced to the practice of mindfulness and meditation back in 1995 when I joined the Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Association. Our leader, Mr. Thanh Dang, taught us sitting meditation, walking meditation, and eating in mindfulness.  I remember that while in college, before a midterm or final exam, instead of cramming in as…

  • Registration Now Opens: Children’s Program
    Registration Now Opens: Children’s Program

    Click Here to Register for Children’s Program We warmly invite you to join us for the Planting Seeds Program: A Day of Mindfulness for Children and Their Families. The program covering the topic “Peace from Within” will be held on Saturday, Jan 11th, 2025. Together, we will explore the profound…

Registration Now Opens for Planting Seeds: A Day of Mindfulness for Children and Their Family on Jan 11, 2025

“If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. Look deeply, and smile. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.”

Thich Nhat hanh, Zen Master