Support the Monastery

The practice of generosity, or dana–sharing our time and energy and finances to support each other–is at the heart of community. An important element of giving is the joy and happiness that we experience when we are able to give from the heart, without any expectation or attachment to the result.

Offering Our Practice
The most precious thing we can offer is our energy of mindfulness. Together we support each other on this beautiful path of practice. We can help the wider community of mindfulness to grow by investing time and energy into our own local community (sangha) or by helping to create a new sangha. The greatest gift you can offer Blue Cliff is regularly spending time practicing here. Please visit us! 

Offering Financial Support
Another important way to contribute is by making a donation. All of the financial needs of our monastery and sister monasteries are met through donations, retreat fees, and to a smaller extent, through purchases of books and other items.

To offer funds to support Blue Cliff Monastery, please visit our donation form below. Donations are processed on our behalf through the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation.

You can also contact the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation for information about other ways to offer financial support (i.e. check, wire transfer, bequest, etc).

Offering Service
Finally, we can offer our time and energy through service here at the monastery and beyond. When you get to know the community, you will naturally begin to see our needs and the best ways to help. Take a moment to discuss service opportunities with any of our monastic brothers or sisters while you are here. Contact your local sangha for opportunities to serve within your local community.

Thanks to the generous support of individuals in our community, Blue Cliff Monastery has touched many lives and will continue to water seeds of love, joy, and compassion that can transform our society. With your generosity, Blue Cliff will continue to be a place of refuge for thousands of people, and a beautiful home for our monastic brothers and sisters for generations to come.