FREE 1-DAY RETREAT: "In the Forest: Day of Mindfulness" (Deer Park Monastery)
Details
Day of Mindfulness includes practicing walking meditation together, listening to a Dharma talk by Brother Phap Nhi, followed by the practice of formal lunch (free vegan meal).
This event is in-person and requires advance registration (deerparkmonastery.org/event/in-the-forest-a-day-of-mindfulness) by 8:00 am on the Sunday of the event.
If you need to cancel, please login again and indicate if you are not attending. (There is a limit of the total number of guests from all over the world).
SCHEDULE (rain or shine)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Gate open to receive registered visitors
9:00 AM – Walking Meditation
10:15 AM – Dharma Talk (translation provided as needed)
12:00 PM – Formal Lunch
2:00 PM – Day of Mindfulness concludes
DRESS CODE
All guests, please observe dress code: Out of respect for the monastic brothers and sisters, please wear:
- sleeves that cover the shoulders (short sleeves okay),
- shirts that cover the midriff, and
- long pants or long skirts that are loose-fitting and cover the knees at all times.
- No shorts, tank tops, or tight-fitting clothing.
- We kindly ask friends to dress modestly for the duration of their time with us and to share this information with anyone attending the event with you.
PRICE
There is no cost for participation in this Day of Mindfulness, but a donation is greatly appreciated to keep the monastery open and able to receive guests. Find donation boxes in the meditation and dining halls or donate online.
Deer Park Monastery, 2499 Melru Lane
Escondido, California 92026
(760) 291-1003