Reducing Implicit Bias Workshop
On Thursday Jan 8, one of our local Plum Village practitioners, Chris Punongbayan, will offer a special workshop for us (and whoever else would like to join!) on the topic …

Sanghas + Events in the Plum Village Tradition in Northern California
On Thursday Jan 8, one of our local Plum Village practitioners, Chris Punongbayan, will offer a special workshop for us (and whoever else would like to join!) on the topic …
The Shantideva caretaking team will be offering a simple Day of Mindfulness at Shantideva Monastery. We'll start at 10am, so please plan to arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 to park, …
Dear NorCal sangha friend, You are warmly invited to a Zoom tea time with Sr. Định Nghiêm from New Hamlet, Plum Village, France. She is again spending some time in …
All are welcome for a bilingual (English-Vietnamese) event commemorating Thích Nhất Hạnh at the Hayward Temple (Compassion Meditation Center/Chua Pho Tu). Details: Commemoration Ceremony for the Anniversary of the Passing …
Unfortunately, we are not able to hold a Day of Mindfulness at Shantideva Monastery. The monastery's septic system is undergoing repairs, and we cannot accommodate groups until that's completed.
Please save the date for a Day of Mindfulness at Pho Tri Wisdom Meditation School in Vacaville.
Celebrate Vesak (the Buddha's birthday) at Chua Pho Tu! There will be events on April 18 and 19. Details TBA.
Take It Easy: Cultivating Ease with Our Practice You are invited to a Day of Mindfulness in the redwoods inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching on the importance of calm, …
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Location: Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129 Dear Bay Area OI Siblings and Aspirants, you …
You are warmly invited to Rhythm of the Earth, the Third Annual Mindful Music Festival at Deer Park Monastery—a joyful day where music, mindfulness, and nature come together in harmony. Founded …
A Mindfulness Weekend for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) at Deer Park Monastery, May 15-17. See the Deer Park website for more details (link below).
A day for reflection, recovery, and engagement NOTE: This Day of Mindfulness will be held at East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC). See details below. With cruelty and injustice in the …