Dear friends,

Please join us during the 3-month Winter Retreat for a Seasonal Retreat. You can stay for a weekend up to two weeks on a Seasonal Retreat. Or join us for one of our many Days of Mindfulness!

Traditionally, Buddhist monastics in Asia observe these three months during the rain season in the summer; hence its other name is the Rains Retreat. Monastics remain within the monastery boundaries, without having to travel outside, and devote their time and energy to the practice. This tradition dated back to the Buddha’s time and continues to this day in many Buddhist monastic communities all over the globe.

This year, our Winter Retreat began on Sunday, October 22nd and will end on Sunday, January 21st, 2024.

Blue Cliff remains open to welcome short-term guests, new as well as seasoned practitioners, who wish to come to join us for the practice.

If you are not able to attend in person, please stay in touch by visiting Blue Cliff Monastery youtube channel for weekly Dharma talks and other activities in order to continue to nourish your practice.

Thank you for your presence and practice. May you and your loved ones be healthy, peaceful and happy.

The Blue Cliff Community.