Dear friends,

We are now accepting applications for those people who would like to join us for the 3-month winter retreat. You will find more details on the cost and requirements in the application. Click here for the link to apply. For those who cannot do the entire 3 months, we hope you will 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. Registration will open for the Seasonal Retreats in September. Be sure to join us on one of our many Days of Mindfulness! during the 3-month winter retreat.

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 begins on Friday, November 8, 2024 and will end on Sunday, February 9th, 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 during the 3-month winter retreat, 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.