"We have taken our family to the monastery since our youngest was 6-months old and our son was 2-years old. The challenge isn't so much for the children, but more for the parents because it will make your practice time at the monastery one that is focused on the kids and on switching off with each other for the activities. We have ALWAYS felt welcome and continue to bring our children (now 9 & 13). I hope this helps."
- Kenley Neufeld
"We apologize for the confusion this has caused you. Since we are using a blog platform, the content isn't typically removed. However, I have updated the link and will make a note on the post so it is more clear. Thank you for the suggestion."
- Kenley Neufeld
"Yes, you can download to your computer or your phone. When you download, it will provide an MP3 file for you to use. Alternatively, if you use something like iTunes then you can subscribe for it to automatically download the next time there is an update."
- Kenley Neufeld
"Yes, you can download to your computer or your phone. When you download, it will provide an MP3 file for you to use. Alternatively, if you use something like iTunes then you can subscribe for it to automatically download the next time there is an update."
- Kenley Neufeld
"We had some last minute seat changes this morning that may have caused the delay at Ticketmaster. This is all being handled by Paramount and TM and so not much in our control."
- Kenley Neufeld
"I hope Ian or Jeanie can provide some suggestions as they are sangha leaders in Canada. In my review of the Order directory, I did see one Order member in Edmonton as well (though no sangha listed)."
- Kenley Neufeld
"Hi Magdala, You are certainly pretty far north in Canada. I will send a message to two dharma teachers in Canada, though neither are particularly close to you, and hope that one can provide some direction for you. The names of the two are Jeanie (in BC) and Ian (in ON)."
- Kenley Neufeld
"Hi Rossana - You'll need to contact the Deer Park registrar on this, but based on my knowledge of the circumstances they will likely go to the waiting list to fill the vacancy. The waiting list has a couple hundred names on it and would be used from the first name on the list on down. The Registrar can be reached on email"
- Kenley Neufeld
"Hi Lisa. It is very unlikely as we have several hundred people on our waiting list. However, you may contact the registrar directly at deerpark@dpmail.net"
- Kenley Neufeld
"We are always able to add people to the retreat from the waiting list. That said, the waiting list is quite long at this time and it is unlikely that everyone will get added."
- Kenley Neufeld
"Hi Pat. It is very unlikely the monastery can support an extended stay after the retreat. This type of request would need to be provided in writing to the registration team at Deer Park. Email deerpark at dpmail.net"
- Kenley Neufeld
"That's a good question and the ticket prices haven't been set for Oakland yet. I can say the Pasadena public talk tickets are $35 and I know the sangha attempts to keep prices relatively equitable. I hope this helps for now."
- Kenley Neufeld
"Shuttles from the airport are typically shared vans; such as Super Shuttle. If you go to the Escondido Transit Center, you'd likely need to take a cab."
- Kenley Neufeld
"That's a great suggestion Trish. As I work to create the category, two alternative search result might work to capture most of them. question answer questions answers Some duplication likely exists as well as some probably aren't truly a Q&A session."
- Kenley Neufeld