A mindfulness practice center in the Plum Village tradition offering retreats and Days of Mindfulness. This guide is compiled from the monastery's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
Blue Cliff Monastery is a mindfulness meditation practice center founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, offering retreats and teachings on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living. It invites people to come and practise with the community.
Ways to join
- Days of Mindfulness.
- Overnight seasonal retreats of 2 to 14 nights, with registration open through December 2026 at the time we checked.
- Five-day themed retreats and other special events listed on its schedule.
Before you go
- Read what a Plum Village retreat is like and see all Plum Village centres.
- Check the schedule and register on the monastery's own site.
- See New York directory and what to wear.
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