Deer Park Monastery

Name: Deer Park Monastery
Address: 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA, 92026, US
Telephone: (760) 291-1003
Price range: $
Rating: 5

A serene sanctuary for mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual renewal in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

5(5 reviews)

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Deer Park Monastery is a peaceful Buddhist retreat center located in Escondido, California, founded in the tradition of the revered teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. This sanctuary offers a tranquil environment for individuals seeking mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth. Open to the public on Sundays and through scheduled retreats, it provides opportunities for walking meditation, Dharma talks, vegan meals, and community connection. The monastery is dedicated to helping visitors reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, and cultivate inner peace amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

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2499 Melru Ln, Escondido, CA 92026, USA

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2499 Melru Lane

Escondido, CA, 92026

(760) 291-1003 www.deerparkmonastery.org/

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Mindfulness Retreats

Week-long or day-long retreats offering meditation, Dharma talks, and mindfulness practices to foster inner peace and personal transformation.

Sunday Public Visits

Open hours on Sundays for walking meditation, property exploration, and optional vegan lunch, allowing visitors to experience the monastery's tranquility.

Dharma Talks

Educational sessions on Buddhist teachings, often with translation, providing insights into mindfulness, joy, and equanimity in a supportive group setting.

Walking Meditation

Guided or self-paced meditation walks along scenic trails, helping participants connect with nature and cultivate present-moment awareness.

Vegan Community Meals

Donation-based vegan lunches prepared with care, promoting mindful eating and community bonding during events and retreats.

Bookstore Access

On-site bookstore offering books by Thich Nhat Hanh and other spiritual resources to support ongoing practice and learning.

5.00 · 5 reviews

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Samuel L

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· 11 months ago

My girlfriend gifted me a week-long retreat at Deer Park Monastery for my 40th birthday, and it changed my life in a way I never expected. I had been struggling with emotional instability, constant negativity, and a deep sense of restlessness. But Deer Park—its peaceful environment, its community, and the teachings—opened a door I didn’t know existed. During the retreat I read The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh, and for the first time in my life I felt a sense of true freedom. The experience helped me understand my suffering instead of being controlled by it. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a reset, Deer Park Monastery is a place where you can reconnect with yourself and gently rewire your mind. I’m deeply grateful this monastery exists, founded in the tradition of the great teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Highly recommended.

Tuan Nguyen

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· 1 year ago

Best practice place for your truly self. Everyone here is really nice! You need to come. You won't regret.

bartellj

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· 1 year ago

A really peaceful place! Open to the public on Sundays you can roam the property. There’s lots of trails and places to meditate. It was really nice to get away and be in the mountains. There’s lots of tree cover, but it can get hot. There’s also a lunch at 12 o’clock on Sunday.

Karen Evanek

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· 2 years ago

Went for a Day of Mindfulness...walking meditation, Dharma talk, lunch. (Pre-registration required) Beautiful, peaceful, serene atmosphere. Great message(s) in the Dharma talk. Bookstore on-site. Bring water, and shoes fit for walking uphill. No shoes in the Ocean of Peace Hall, where Dharma talk is given. You may sit outside and listen in with headphones (provided). Dharma talk is given in Vietnemese, with English translation. Donation based event. They prep and cook a delicious vegan lunch for hundreds of people. There are 2 locations at the monastery where you can leave a cash donation, or you may donate online, at time of registration for Day of Mindfulness event.

Allan Gaia Candelore

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· 3 years ago

I went on a one week retreat in mid October and it was beyond words for me. It was the first week retreat I did at a Monastery and it helped me slow down and put my life in perspective. The Mediation, Mindfulness Practice, Buddhism teachings, Qigong and walking Meditation all helped created a great foundation for finding serenity from within. The week allowed me to add and remove elements of my life's practice, and am so grateful I was able to be there for 7 days. I really enjoyed the week there and will choose another one week retreat over the many other places I have traveled around the world, Thanks for being a location for peace! Old Post: A wonderful place to reconnect and strengthen with the energy we all share! The Sunday service with Sister Dang Nghiem was very informative as well as peaceful. 7 Items that were covered in the service were: 1. Mindfulness (to be in the Now, the Mind and the Heart) 2. Investigation (Things for yourself) 3. Diligence (what seeds will you water in your life and in the world?) 4. Joy (Appreciate and offer Grace) 5. Ease 6. Concentration 7. Equanimity (Letting go). The Dharma talk with Brother Peace as very open, inviting and community oriented. The fifty plus people was large enough that two circular groups of 25 participants were created to share. The sweet spot is about 20 people. The Dharma talk is an open circle where we are encouraged to share our feelings and thoughts on anything needed to be said. There is no judgement just active listening and you only share if you want to. The Dharma talk really allows for people to connect, be present and transcend the space. Four years ago I was recommended to read a book called the Art of Communication by Thich Nhat Hanh, and since then I have gravitated toward his Deep Buddhism Teachings (not Popular Buddhism). I am currently reading the Art of Living and really resonating with it. We are all the Inter-Being in the journey of life, all doing our part in a unique way, to make it better than when we arrived! The location and land is truly a special place. The animals around the landscape are as tranquil as the bells that ring to remind us to just, stop ,Breath and know you are here! This Sunday it softly rained a few times, which added to the majestic feeling that emanates from the land. Thank you all to those who tend to the Deer Park Monastery!

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Allan Gaia Candelore

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· 3 years ago