Deer Park Monastery (California)

Deer Park is one of the Plum Village tradition's monasteries in the United States, founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2000 in the hills of southern California. A community of monks and nuns welcomes lay practitioners for retreats, days of mindfulness and longer stays. Practice follows the same framework as in France: sitting and walking meditation among oaks and boulders, silent meals, Dharma talks and mindful work. It is a reference point for anyone seeking the teacher's direct lineage on the American continent, with activities offered both in English and in Vietnamese for the wider community.