Here we offer the orientation for "The Buddha, The Scientist" Retreat at Deer Park from August 31-September 4, 2022. Exploring the Intersection of Buddhism, Psychology and Neuroscience through the Embodied Practice of Mindfulness.

The introduction is offered in English by Br. Mãn Tuệ & Sr. Thần Nghiêm

Today we offer a translated Dharma talk by Thay Phap Hoi, one of the elders in our community. 

Today we have a translated Dharma talk with Brother Phap Ao and Sister Uyen Nghiem. The theme for the talk is froglessness. How do we practice when our mind when it sometimes behaves like a frog? 

In our episode today we enjoyed our talk from Thầy Phap Luu and learn the joys of a hammock meditation

This is our third day and this is the second Dharma talk. Included in this talk is a teaching on the Five Mindfulness Trainings and teaching for the children. Our teacher today is Thay Phap Dung. 

This is a happy moment. It’s been 3-years since our last Family Retreat and we are happy for its return. We hope you are too! Our theme this year is Harmony at Home, Peace all Around.

We welcome 160 people to our "annual" Family Retreat this year. The theme of the retreat is Harmony at Home, Peace all Around. This is our second day and the first Dharma talk. The talk is offered by Sister Thoại Nghiêm, an elder in our community. 

This is a happy moment. It’s been 3-years since our last Family Retreat and we are happy for its return. We hope you are too! Our theme this year is Harmony at Home, Peace all Around. This is arrival day and we begin with an orientation to the practice with Sr. Ân Nghiem and Br. Pháp Áo. 

As part of our in-person Day of Mindfulness, we will hear a Dharma talk from Su Co Hương Nghiêm in English.

The Three Learnings

1. Listen 2. Reflect 3. Practice

And Dwelling Happily in the Present moment

During our recent Teen Camp, Sr. Dang Nghiem offered a Dharma talk to the 100 teens in attendance. The theme of the retreat is Enough! Enough! You Are Enough! and she builds on this during her talk. 

We learn about the Power of Understanding, the Power of Love, and the Power of Freedom. 

The date of the recording is Thursday, June 16, 2022

For our episode this week, we offer the Dharma talk given by Thầy Pháp Nhỉ on Sunday, June 12, 2022; a Day of Mindfulness. Translation is provided by Sr. Phu Nghiem.