Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh in California

January 29, 2004

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20040129-9999_1c29thich.html

On January 29, 2004 The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that "Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world's most popular Buddhist teachers, is spending the winter at Deer Park Monastery in North County...Thich Nhat Hanh was exiled from his native Vietnam decades ago for his anti-war efforts and now spends much of his time at his main monastery, called Plum Village, in southern France. But this winter, he and about 300 monks and nuns from his Unified Buddhist Church have gathered for a long retreat at his Deer Park Monastery in the hills above Escondido. He arrived earlier this month and plans to leave in April. Between now and the end of March, he will participate in several programs and talks in Southern California – including a special alms round procession Saturday at San Dieguito County Park. Deer Park also is open to the public for days of mindfulness on Wednesdays and Sundays (his Dharma – or teaching – talks are in the mornings in the newly completed meditation hall). This North County monastery opened almost four years ago, complementing his centers in France and Vermont."