Meet the Monastics
Deer Park MonasteryConversations with monks and nuns about their journey to monastic life and what inspires them today, hosted by Brother Minh An, a Buddhist monk in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | BuddhismDocumentaryReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | ||||
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Sister Chua Xua was a social worker and left a long-term relationship to become ordained as a nun at Bát Nhã, a Plum Village monastery that closed due to harassment from the Vietnamese government.
"I also have a dream. I have a wish that I can supp... more
Brother Phap Hoi is a Vietnamese refugee and the most senior Brother at Deer Park Monastery.
"Because the Sangha embrace all of the people, even you are high level or low level of good background or not. You all have the chance in the Sangha if you... more
Sister Phu Nghiem is one of three nuns in her immediate blood family and is passionate about bringing mindfulness to children.
"So I focus a lot more on my steps. On how I choose the food when I come to a meal. I learn to enjoy the meal and enjoy m... more
Brother Phap Luu, the eldest non-Vietnamese American monk in the Plum Village tradition, graduated from Dartmouth College and started meditating after going through a depression.
"What is more satisfying in life than helping people to transform th... more
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- Transforming suffering into happiness and belonging
A nice surprise to learn so much from the monastics featured in each episode about living one’s best life … with commitment and the refuge of a community. Thank you to Minh Anh, a thoughtful interviewer and (I imagine) a creator of the show.
Apple Podcasts5Eneibru
United States9 months ago - Humanity and insights
A lovely gentle podcast full of humanity and insights. Hearing the monastics’ backstories enriches the dharma they transmit. My breathing settles and I smile when I listen.
Apple Podcasts5KPpiw
Canada10 months ago - What a loving and honest community!
Thank you so much brothers and sisters for your radical honesty - that heals my heart. I wait patiently for each episode and listen to it as if I was a child - it gives me so much warmth and strength. I live very far away from you all but I feel so close now.
Apple Podcasts5Tata La NegraUnited States10 months ago - Thank you for sharing from the heart!
Thank you brother and thank you monastics for sharing from the heart! I’ve been to Deer Park many times and because the focus is on practicing there is often limited opportunities to meet and learn about the brothers and sisters. These sharings are inspirational and so sweet. Many thanks.
Apple Podcasts5Reading butUnited States10 months ago - Thank you!
Thank you from a german listener. I enjoy hearing the podcasts and meeting the monastics in this way. Good Idea!
Apple Podcasts5mindful_and_more
Germany10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #159 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Brazil/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Spain/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Sweden/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
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Engaging discussions unfold as monks and nuns share their personal journeys into monastic life, emphasizing themes of spirituality, community, and personal development. Episodes feature their reflections on the challenges they faced, such as navigating family dynamics and societal expectations, alongside their experiences of inner peace and freedom found through commitment to monastic practices. The conversations shed light on Buddhism, mindfulness, and the transformative power of community support, encouraging listeners to explore their paths in relation to the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
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Recent guests on Meet the Monastics include:
1. Sister Chua Xua
2. Brother Phap Hoi
3. Sister Phu Nghiem
4. Brother Phap Luu
5. Sister Le Nghiem
6. Sister Trung Chinh
7. Brother Minh Nhan
8. Sister Boi Nghiem
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