# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Art of Embracing What Is: An Evening of Mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

When life brings moments of anxiety, grief, or frustration, our instinct is often to pull away or resist. Mindfulness offers a gentler path: learning to meet difficult experiences with compassion, warmth, and understanding.

Join visiting monastics from Deer Park Monastery for an evening dedicated to cultivating peace and resilience in daily life. This gathering is hosted by the Floating Leaf Community of Homer in partnership with One River Sangha of Anchorage.

What to Expect:
The program will feature a guided meditation, a Dharma reflection led by the monastics, mindful movement, song, and time for open questions. Afterwards, everyone is invited to stay for tea, cookies, and conversation.

Event Details:
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
2824 E 18th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508

Admission is FREE! Venmo & cash donations to help cover monastic travel & venue costs are deeply appreciated.

Children welcome with a parent or guardian.

For questions, please reach out to alaskamindfulnessretreat@gmail.com or OneRiverSanghaAK@gmail.com.

To learn more about Deer Park Monastery and the Plum Village tradition, visit www.deerparkmonastery.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/an-evening-of-mindfulness-with-deer-park-monastics/200030569374702
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, meditation, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
- **lat**: 61.204131478758
- **long**: -149.82707977295
- **full address**: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2824 E 18th Ave,Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics being held?
  - **A:** An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2824 E 18th Ave,Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics?
  - **A:** An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics is organized by One River Sangha - An Anchorage Mindfulness Community.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening of Mindfulness with Deer Park Monastics sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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