Deer Park Dharmacast
Dharma from Deer Park Monastery, a meditation practice center in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. At Deer Park, the resident monks, nuns and lay sangha practice engaged Buddhism and mindfulness in everyday life for the nourishment and development of our spiritual and mental health. Each week, we post a selection of activities of the Deer Park Sangha so that others may share in the realization of awareness and freedom. Deer Park is located in the mountains near Escondido, California and hosts regular Days of Mindfulness open to the public on Sundays beginning at 8:30 a.m. To learn more, visit www.deerparkmonastery.org
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 413
- Years Active
- 2006 - 2025
What is Suffering? Lessons from Three Teachers
Dear Friends,
This week we offer the first half of a dharma talk given by Brother Phap Ho at the 2012 Mindfulness Retreat. He explores the questions, "What is suffering?" and "How do we transform il…
Dharma in the Kitchen: Cultivating the Three Minds
Dear Friends,
This week we have a continuation from last week's podcast, as we listen to the second half of Brother Phap Hai's talk from Deer Park's 2012 Mindfulness Retreat.
Brother Phap Hai shares …
Are You Sure? Examining Our Winds and Roots
Dear Friends,
This week's dharma talk was given by Brother Phap Hai at the 2012 Mindfulness Retreat at Deer Park Monastery.
Known for his poetic and engaging dharma talks, he shares the Buddha's te…
Finding Our Home: Repetition and Practice
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This week's dharma talk was given by Brother Phap Don at the recent People of Color retreat at Deer Park Monastery on the concept: "I have arrived, I am home."
How can we arrive an…
Gratitude: A New Year's Message for the Middle of 2013
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During the New Year's retreat, Brother Phap De gave a wonderful dharma talk on gratitude. Although it's the middle of the year, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the message…
People of Color Retreat 2013 - Questions and Answers
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Deer Park Dharmacast -- the podcast that puts the Dharma in your pocket.
Deer Park recently hosted a People of Color retreat. Part of the retreat was a question and answ…
Back to Basics II with Thay Phap Hai
Thay Phai Hai explains the meaning behind the Chinese characters for mindfulness.
Preview: "A new understanding can emerge..."
Michael provides the listeners with a visual for their reference.
Back to Basics with Thay Phap Hai
Kiss the ground with your feet as Thay Phap Hai takes us on a journey to meet a gentleman of the past.
Preview: "Allow your path to be an expression of who you are."
Make sure to download the bonus c…
Be Here Now with Sister Kinh Nghiem
Breathe with me as Sister Kinh Nghiem shares her story mixed in with a Buddhist story. Self-described as a city girl, she scatters the seeds we need to grasp the true nature of the practice.
Preview…
Be Here Now with Thay Phap Khoi
Stay seated as Thay Phap Khoi shares about the good sight meditation, the 8 fold path and a rewritten song that by coincidence shares the same name as the retreat he is speaking at.Preview: "Be here …
Family Retreat with Thay Phap Ho
Come a bit closer as Thay Phap Ho shares from his life experience and a well of knowledge at the 2012 Family Retreat. The winter winds may be sneaking up on us but rays of light continue to be trans…
Transforming Suffering: Touching Peace & Freedom with Ven. Bhanti Suhita Dharma and Re. Angel Kyodo Williams
This is the opening Dharma Talk with two special guest dharma teachers: the most Venerable Suhita Dharma, the first ordained African American Buddhist monk, and the Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, founde…
Part 2: People of Color Retreat Question and Answer with Dharma Teachers
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Here is part two of this wonderful talk from the People of Color retreat at Deer Park. Our guest teachers are joined by Sister Huong Nghiem to respond to written questions from retreata…
Part 1: People of Color Retreat with Reverend Angel Kyodo Williams and Venerable Bhante Suhita Dharma
Dear Friends
On July 27-29, 2012, Deer Park Monastery hosted its first People of Color Retreat in five years. The retreat weekend came together with two special guest dharma teachers: the most Vene…
The Five Hindrances- A Dharma Talk by Thich Chan Phap Ho
Today we learn about the 5 Hindrances and their antidotes from our wonderful teacher, Thich Chan Phap Ho--Protector of the Dharma. Phap Ho encourges us to have the courage to do the things in life t…
Mindful Parenting with Nomi Green from the Family Retreat
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We had a special session during the family retreat on mindful parenting. Our sister Nomi Green shares her insights as a parent and as a professional about children and our relationship…
The Four Noble Truths: A Dharma Talk by Phap De
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This wonderful talk is by our beloved Phap De, Younger Brother. Phap De offers many deep insights about the nature of suffering and offers practical methods to transform it. He reminds…
Hello Ocean, a Musical Treat from Joe Reilly
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As summer begins, we thought we would offer a musical treat from Joe Reilly's new CD--Hello Ocean. This CD is dedicated to the True Ocean Family who ordained as order of Interbeing Memb…
Love Your Mother Earth: A Dharma Talk by Phap De
Dear Friends, welcome to the Deer Park Dharmacast. Today we offer a dharma talk from Brother Phap De on Mother Earth, given here at Dear Park with the approach of the Christmas holiday. Brother Phap…
Alive as a Bodhisattva: Orientation with Eileen Kiera
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Deer Park is offering a series of theme weekends during the year. The first weekend was a wonderful offering from Dharma Teacher Eileen Kiera. Eileen is a resident Dharma teacher at Mo…