Zen Meditation Center Blue Cliff Monastery

I have attended the Obon for a number of years now, I love clelbrating the ancestors with the multi generations of families that attend! It’s a wonderful experience!

This is a wonderful place to go to recharge. If you go, You will likely find that the atmosphere is welcoming and peaceful, filled with a sense of community and joy. If you, like me, attend the wake up retreat, you may be pleasantly surprised to find that when you ask how someone is doing, the respond beyond "good," truthfully and deeply sharing their experience. You can expect that when someone asks how you are doing, they really want to know. It is a true home.

I recommend blue cliff monastery Because the people there are so so nice! We get to help out the kids have a place to go to they have fun and get to meet new kids and become friends!! I met a girl name Sarah she was sooo nice she became my best friend

I have so much gratitude and appreciation for Blue Cliff. I visited for the weekend with my college and it was truly a wonderfully experience. my eyes have truly been open on living more mindfully and spreading the practice. I look forward visiting the monastery again and would encourage others to visit at least once to experience something powerful within urself.

As a teacher in wellness and self growth, I highly recommend visiting this gem of a place. Blue Cliff Monastery revolutionized my life for the better. I’m forever grateful for Thay’s teachings and the support of this wonderful community. Metta ?? 5 stars

This is a very special place...my true home. I have nothing but heattfelt gratitude and love for my sangha brothers and sisters, who have taught me that happiness is here and now and that evrything--even our pain and sorrow--is impermanent.

I still carry the mindfulness shown me at the retreats I attended two years ago, and still observe the trainings. They are very much part of my life every day. I hope to be able to return again soon for renewal. Thank you for everything you do to share this wonderful way of living one's life.

Absolutely amazing. Such a beautiful and tranquil place to spend the day in meditation and contemplation. The monks and nuns were so kind and peaceful.You can truly feel Thich Nhat Hanh's presence everywhere and in everything I Iook forward to going back.

I spent a week here and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. All of the food is delicious and vegan. The meditation halls are beautiful and the atmosphere is peaceful and calm. You are surrounded by the beauty of nature, lovely people, and have many opportunities to learn more about Buddhism. I went in stressed, and riddled with anxiety. I came out with a profound feeling of tranquility, and I don’t recall ever feeling so hopeful in my life. I can’t thank the brothers and sisters enough. I will definitely be coming back ??

Spent a weekend here on a personal retreat. The place is gorgeous, the atmosphere is serene, the meditation hall has a wonderful energy to it. The monks and nuns are all extremely friendly and helpful. I will definitely be coming back.

Such an amazing community of monastics that create a welcoming environment. The food is delicious and vegan. The meditations range, including sitting, eating, walking, and working. I’ve come here for a couple of years with a social justice group retreat, and I always leave feeling rested and inspired.

Enjoyed my time here very much. It is a very calming and soothing place to visit. I was able to strengthen my practice and meet some great people. The food was excellent! The world needs more places like this. I look forward to returning soon.