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Upcoming events:

Nalanda Studies Program
A small step, inspired by the greatest center of learning…Nalanda

November 8 - December 3
Retreats & teachings
with Ven. Sudhammacara
During the month of November, Ven Sudhammacara will lead several silent mindfulness retreats, as well as daily meditations and dharma talks. More>>

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December 5-8
Wisdom in Healing
led by Dr. Vinod Verma, Barbara Gerke, Dr. Pema Yangzom & Melitis Kwong
This four-day workshop will introduce participants to three Asian wisdom traditions of healing and maintaining health: Chinese medicine, Tibetan medicine, and Indian Ayurveda. Professionals trained in these ancient systems of health care will each provide a day-long introduction into the tradition’s background and basic principles. More>>

December 23, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Ten-day Longchen Nyingtik Ngondro Practice Retreat

Longchen Nyingtik Ngondro (LNN) is a preliminary practice of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
 
This is a practice retreat led by instructors authorized by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. More>>

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February 15-25 & March 2-12
Intensive Classical Tibetan Language course
led by Prof. Kurt Schwalbe
This is the third time Prof. Schwalbe is offering this wonderful course at Deer Park. This intensive and enjoyable course has high success rates with people who had previously started to study Tibetan and given up in frustration. More>>

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Feb 15-19 / Feb 22-25
Tai Chi for Health and Well-being
led by Kira Liu

Tai Chi is an expression of the unity of body and mind moving as a powerful single unit in a fluid manner through a set of prescribed movements.Participants will learn the basic principles and practice of Tai Chi. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcomed. More>>

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February 26 -March 1,2010
Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva
led by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

Shantideva was a renowned 8th-century Indian Buddhist master at Nalanda University. His treatise Bodhicaryavatara is widely regarded as one of the classics of Mahayana Buddhism.

This is the second of a series of teachings on Bodhicaryavatara by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche at Deer Park.More>>

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Spring Arts Program:

March 2-6
Nature and Art: 2010 Deer Park Arts Retreat
led by a group of experienced faculty

March 6-9, 2010,
13:30-17:00
Exploring Mind and Embodiment Through Theatre Improvisation
(4 Day Theatre Workshop)
Facilitated by Susan Campbell-Webster

March 10-14
Writing From the Inside Out
led by Janet Thomas

March 10-14, 2010
Ordinary Life/Extraordinary Images: using the dynamic art form of collage to explore ideas, making the unseen visible
led by Thrinley Di Marco

More Details on Spring Arts Program >>

Dharma Nada CD release

Dharma Nada (Resonance of Dharma)

This collection of chants of Buddhist sutras and mantras in Sanskrit, by classical Indian music singer Vidya Rao, creates an atmosphere of devotion.

The collection 2 CDs is available from Deer Park. more>>

New Release!!!

Dhih

A collection of Buddhist mantras & verses in original Sanskrit, chanted
by Raji Ramanan

Along with the Chants CD, this beautiful set also contains a Spoken CD and a detailed booklet of the mantras in Roman and Devanagri script, with their meanings and pronunciation. It is an ideal tool for learning Sanskrit chants. More>>