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Deer Park Monastery is a mindfulness practice center and monastic training center founded by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay). Deer Park is a place to quiet the mind, look deeply, and enjoy the wonders of life within and around us through the practices of sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful eating, deep relaxation meditation, and sharing togetherness. We invite all who wish to cultivate peace and happiness in their lives to plan a visit — for a day or for a retreat. This 400-acre sanctuary rests peacefully in the chaparral mountains of southern California, surrounded and protected by oaks and the natural landscape. It was established in July 2000 by the Plum Village four-fold Sangha.
Now, it is a safe and serene refuge for many practitioners to come and learn the art of mindful living and to practice with a community, a Sangha. At Deer Park, the residential monastic community and lay community practice together year round under the guidance of our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh (Thây), in the tradition of engaged Buddhism, practicing mindfulness through out our everyday life. There are two hamlets: Solidity Hamlet (for monks and laymen) and Clarity Hamlet (for nuns and laywomen). The two hamlets come together several times a week to practice. At Deer Park, we are nourished not just by the formal sitting meditation sessions, but also by the practice of meditation in our daily activities outside the meditation hall. We are guided by the teachings of Thây on mindfulness and peace-making. We learn to live together as a community and to take refuge in the wisdom of the Sangha. Deer Park is part of a larger family of monasteries, including our root monastery, Plum Village, France, where our teacher, Thay, resides. All of the monastic members of our community are direct disciples of Thay Nhat Hanh, and are trained under his close direction.
By Car Deer Park is located about 50-miles from San Diego. We are closest I-15 and HWY-78 in Escondido. Once you arrive at our gate, drive up mountain road through oak grove (Clarity Hamlet) and park in Main Parking Lot just past oak grove. If you are visiting for a Day of Mindfulness, make your way to the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall. If you are staying for a retreat your confirmation letter indicates which Hamlet you will be staying in. If you will be staying in Clarity Hamlet please park in the main parking lot and walk to the Clarity Hamlet Registration Office, first building on the left. If your confirmation letter indicates that you will be staying in Solidity Hamlet please enjoy your walk up to the registration office in Solidity Hamlet, by the Circular Garden. By Train Light Rail to Escondido: Sprinter (between Oceanside and Escondido) and Coaster (between Oceanside and San Diego). The Sprinter arrives at the Escondido Transit Center, 700 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025, 4.9 miles from Deer Park. It is possible to fly into San Diego Airport, get on the Coaster to Oceanside, and take the Sprinter to Escondido. Amtrak Train Station: Oceanside Amtrak Station, 235 S. Tremont Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054, 17.39 miles from Deer Park. By Bus Nearest bus station: Escondido Transit Center, 700 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025, 4.9 miles from Deer Park. Greyhound Bus. By Plane Nearest airport: San Diego Airport (SAN), 36.7 miles from Deer Park. Airport Shuttles – Cost is approximately $45/person. EZ Ride OR Sea Breeze, 800-777-0585. Special Discount with 3 passenger min and up to 10 per shuttle they will charge us $50 for the first person and $7 per additional. (normal is $62 and &9) Cloud 9, click for discount reservation, 800-974-8885 or 800-974-3826 Taxi in Escondido: Yellow Cab of North County (760) 230-0235; Escondido Taxi Cab (760) 690-2080 If you wish to use public transportation, you can take a bus from San Diego Airport or Oceanside Amtrak station to Escondido Transit Center or use the light rail option above. From San Diego Airport, take Airport Shuttle 992 to Downtown San Diego, then take bus 20 to North County Fair and bus 384 to Escondido Transit Center. From Oceanside Amtrak station, take bus 320 to Escondido Transit Center.
