Blue Cliff Monastery

Mindfulness in the Plum Village Tradition

United States Pine Bush Plum Village donation

Blue Cliff Monastery, founded by Thich Nhat Hanh, is a mindfulness practice and monastic training center in Pine Bush, NY. It offers Days of Mindfulness, seasonal retreats, and themed retreats throughout the year. The center encourages full participation in scheduled activities, emphasizing practice with the Sangha. They operate on a donation model.

Highlights

Founded by Thich Nhat Hanh
Offers Days of Mindfulness
Monastic training center

Good for

Mindfulness practitionersThich Nhat Hanh followersMonastic life curiousCommunity practice

Setting

Located on 80 peaceful acres of woodland in the southern Catskill region, about two hours northwest of New York City.

Accommodation

Information about specific accommodation types is not provided, but overnight stays are available for seasonal and themed retreats.

Website www.bluecliffmonastery.org

Phone 845-733-4959

Email [email protected]

Address 3 Mindfulness Road, NY 12566 Pine Bush

How to get there

Contact the center for directions.

Public transport: Contact the center for transport details.

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

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Location

Frequently asked questions

What types of retreats does Blue Cliff Monastery offer?

Blue Cliff Monastery offers Days of Mindfulness, overnight seasonal retreats, and themed retreats throughout the year. Specific schedules are available on their website.

Is there a specific period when the monastery is closed for renovations?

Yes, Blue Cliff Monastery will not be hosting Days of Mindfulness from February 9 to May 9, 2026, due to ongoing renovations of the Great Togetherness Meditation Hall.