Tonight the Pink Moon—a supermoon—rises over us, bathing the hidden valley in silver after the cooling rains of this morning gave way to sunlight. Tomorrow the monks and nuns begin a five-day monastic retreat, nourishing our siblinghood with talks, meditation, and mindful games together.
We welcome young people aged 18-35 to join us for the
Wake Up Earth Retreat online, hosted by Deer Park Monastery, from May 26–30, with the topic: “Our Journey of Resilience, Compassion and Healing.” Scholarships are available. Consider inviting a young person in your life to attend. Maybe you could offer it to them as a gift?
Within the last year, Brother Peace lost his parents, tragically, to suicide. He composed and performs the song
It Won’t Always Be This Way for them, and for all who suffer from depression.
Let the warm air of spring entice you out into nature, where your mindful steps can bring you back to see Mother Earth in every cell of your body.
With love and gratitude,
The Monks and Nuns of Deer Park Monastery