No Days of Mindfulness February 9 - July 8, 2026
Feb
9
to Jul 8

No Days of Mindfulness February 9 - July 8, 2026

Due to onoing renovations of the Great Togetherness Meditation Hall, we are unable to host Days of Mindfulness during this period.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our first Day of Mindfulness after this pause will be Thursday July 9, 2026.

We are still open for overnight Seasonal Retreats during this time, however with very limited enrollment.

Great togetherness hall under renovation

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OVERNIGHT SEASONAL RETREATS
Apr
17
to Aug 30

OVERNIGHT SEASONAL RETREATS

Blue Cliff Monastery offers individuals, families, and small groups a unique opportunity to practice with the community and enjoy the daily schedule of the monastery such as sitting meditation, walking meditation, working meditation, and mindful eating. 

Seasonal Retreats must begin on a Friday, with a minimum 2 night stay. Seasonal Retreats are not available during, immediately before and after a Themed Retreat.

For more information and to register, please visit :

The calendar of currently available dates can be accessed within the registration form.

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Community Working Day July 9, 2026
Jul
9
9:00 AM09:00

Community Working Day July 9, 2026

Dear Friends,

On July 9, there is an opportunity to work alongside the monastics on a community working day. No registration is required. Please arrive by 9:15 am. There will be working meditation in the morning, followed by lunch, rest, working meditation in the afternoon and dinner. We are grateful for your generosity of service.

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SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, July 12, 2026
Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, July 12, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Sunday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 noon ET -
First Sunday of the month-Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Second Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Third Sunday of the month-Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Fourth Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Fifth Sunday of the month-Q&A session
          1:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Summer Family Retreat 2026: Peace Within, Peace All Around
Jul
15
to Jul 19

Summer Family Retreat 2026: Peace Within, Peace All Around

We invite you to join Blue Cliff Monastery for our Summer Family Retreat, Wed, July 15 - Sun, July 19, 2026: Peace Within, Peace All Around — Trong Ấm, Ngoài Êm.

The beloved Vietnamese expression reflects the aspiration for warmth and peace inside, and gentleness and harmony in the world around us.  Together we will practice mindfulness through meditation, mindful meals, deep relaxation, sharing circles, singing, time in nature, and joyful being.  

Children, teens, parents, and friends of all ages can enjoy a nourishing week of mindfulness practice, including meditation, deep relaxation, mindful eating, singing, sharing, and time in nature. At times, adults and children will practice together and at other times, we will practice separately. In the embrace of community, we learn to care for ourselves and one another, cultivating the kind of peace that can ripple outward into our families, communities, and the wider world.

It is a precious chance for the whole family to be in a practice setting and learn new ways of being with one another.  Families, single parents, singles, couples, friends and "chosen family"    all welcome. 

Please note that our Chidrens' Program begins at 6 years of age.  Children younger than 6 must be with their caregiver at all times.

Staff Positions
Those interested in applying to serve on the staff, please submit a Summer Family Retreat 2026 Staff Application. Staff positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Those who are accepted will receive a separate registration link and voucher code for a 50% or 100% reduction in the retreat fees.

Questions? For questions about registration or housing, please email office@bluecliffmonastery.org. For substantive questions about the Summer Family Retreat, please direct those to bcmretreats@gmail.com, and include in the subject heading “SFR”. Thank you so much.

Registration is closed. The Waitlist is closed.

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SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, July 26, 2026
Jul
26
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, July 26, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Sunday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 noon ET -
First Sunday of the month-Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Second Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Third Sunday of the month-Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Fourth Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Fifth Sunday of the month-Q&A session
          1:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, July 30, 2026
Jul
30
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, July 30, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Thursday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 2, 2026
Aug
2
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 2, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Sunday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 noon ET -
First Sunday of the month-Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Second Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Third Sunday of the month-Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Fourth Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Fifth Sunday of the month-Q&A session
          1:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Vietnamese Language Retreat | Khóa tu tiếng Việt 2026
Aug
7
to Aug 11

Vietnamese Language Retreat | Khóa tu tiếng Việt 2026

Khóa tu tiếng Việt sẽ được tổ chức từ ngày
7-11 tháng 8 năm 2026 (từ Thứ Sáu đến Thứ Ba)

“đã về, đã tới
bây giờ, ở đây”

KHÓA TU TIẾNG VIỆT TẠI TU VIỆN BÍCH NHAM – NEW YORK
Chủ đề: “Bước Tới Thảnh Thơi

Kính gửi quý Phật tử, thân hữu gần xa và những người yêu mến đời sống tỉnh thức,

Giữa nhịp sống hối hả của thời đại hôm nay, chúng ta thường bị cuốn theo công việc, trách nhiệm và những lo toan không dứt. Những áp lực ấy đôi khi khiến ta xa rời chính mình và đánh mất khả năng tiếp xúc sâu sắc với những điều kiện hạnh phúc đang có mặt trong cuộc sống.

Với mong muốn tạo một không gian để cùng nhau dừng lại, trở về và nuôi dưỡng thân tâm, năm nay Tu viện Bích Nham sẽ tổ chức Khóa tu Tiếng Việt với chủ đề: “Bước Tới Thảnh Thơi”.

Khóa tu là cơ hội để chúng ta trở về với hơi thở và bước chân chánh niệm, học cách sống sâu sắc trong giây phút hiện tại, kết nối lại với thân tâm và nuôi dưỡng những hạt giống bình an, hiểu biết và thương yêu nơi chính mình.

Trong môi trường tu học an lành của tăng thân, mỗi bước chân thảnh thơi, mỗi hơi thở có ý thức đều có thể trở thành một sự thực tập giúp ta buông thư những căng thẳng, ôm ấp và chuyển hóa những khổ đau trong thân tâm, đồng thời tiếp xúc với những mầu nhiệm của sự sống đang có mặt quanh ta.

Trong khóa tu, quý vị sẽ được hướng dẫn thực tập những pháp môn căn bản của truyền thống Làng Mai như:

• Thiền ngồi
• Thiền đi
• Thiền ca
• Thiền ăn trong chánh niệm
• Thiền buông thư
• Thiền lạy
• Nghe pháp thoại
• Pháp đàm
• Lễ Bông Hồng Cài Áo…

Những thực tập này giúp chúng ta nhận diện và chuyển hóa những khó khăn trong lòng, tái lập sự truyền thông với chính mình và người thương, nuôi dưỡng sự hiểu biết, lòng từ bi và hạnh phúc trong đời sống hằng ngày.

Đây là khóa tu dành cho cả gia đình. Chương trình được thiết kế phù hợp cho nhiều lứa tuổi, bao gồm người lớn (Adults), thanh niên (Young Adults), thanh thiếu niên (Teens) và các em nhỏ (Children). Mỗi thành viên trong gia đình đều có cơ hội tiếp xúc với sự thực tập và nhận được những lợi lạc thiết thực từ đời sống chánh niệm.

Khóa tu được tổ chức trên tinh thần tùy hỷ cúng dường (dana). Sự đóng góp của quý vị sẽ giúp Tu viện trang trải chi phí tổ chức và duy trì môi trường tu học cho cộng đồng.

Chúng tôi kính mời mọi người cùng gia đình trở về tham dự khóa tu để có dịp dừng lại, thở cùng nhau, bước cùng nhau và nuôi dưỡng năng lượng bình an, vững chãi và thảnh thơi trong đời sống.

Kính mong quý vị đăng ký và điền đầy đủ thông tin để Ban Tổ Chức thuận tiện trong việc sắp xếp.

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SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 23, 2026
Aug
23
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 23, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Sunday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 noon ET -
First Sunday of the month-Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Second Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Third Sunday of the month-Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Fourth Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Fifth Sunday of the month-Q&A session
          1:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 27, 2026
Aug
27
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 27, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Thursday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 30, 2026
Aug
30
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, August 30, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check this posting closer to the date and on Sunday before coming to the monastery. Any changes will be posted here.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 noon ET -
First Sunday of the month-Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Second Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Third Sunday of the month-Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
Fourth Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Fifth Sunday of the month-Q&A session
          1:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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BIPOC Retreat 2026
Sep
23
to Sep 27

BIPOC Retreat 2026

Blue Cliff Monastery’s BIPOC Retreat will be held September 23-27, 2026.

This retreat is for those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

We plan to open registration on July 22. Please check back for updates. More details to follow.

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Wake Up Retreat 2026: Youth and Happiness
Jun
24
to Jun 28

Wake Up Retreat 2026: Youth and Happiness

Wake Up is a retreat for young mindfulness practitioners aged 18 - 35(ish) to gather in community and nature, to heal and restore ourselves. It will be held June 24 - 28, 2026. The theme of this year’s retreat is: Youth and Happiness.

Let us reclaim our peace of mind and happiness in the midst of the busy-ness and confusion around us. Join us for a nourishing five days of rest, rejuvenation, and connection as we learn how to take care of our bodies and minds. Together, we'll awaken to our clarity and compassion, and learn how to cultivate our strengths and embrace our challenges with concrete ways of practice and ease.

Inspired by the teachings of Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. We come together to practice mindfulness in order to take care of ourselves, nourish happiness and contribute to building a healthier and a more compassionate society. Click here for more information on the global WAKE UP community.

The Discourse on Youth and Happiness, translated by Thich Nhat Hanh

Staff Positions
Those interested in applying to serve on the staff, please submit a Wake Up 2026 Staff Applcation. Staff positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Those who are accepted will receive a voucher code for a 25% or 50% reduction in the retreat fees.

Questions? For questions about registration or housing, please email office@bluecliffmonastery.org. For substantive questions about the Wake Up Retreat, please direct those to bcmretreats@gmail.com, and include in the subject heading “Wake Up”. Thank you so much.

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VESAK SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, MAY 31, 2026
May
31
9:30 AM09:30

VESAK SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, MAY 31, 2026

This is Vesak Sunday, a celebration of the Buddha’s birthday. Because the Great Togetherness Meditation Hall is under renovation, this year’s Vesak activities will take place either inside Jade Candle Hall and/or just outside Jade Candle Hall under large tents.

9:30 am Dharma Talk (Inside & Outside)
11:00 am  Walking Meditation
​12:00 pm  Bathing the Buddha Ceremony (​Outside)
​ 1:00 pm  Lunch 

Please see our Come for the Day page for more information on our days of mindfulness.

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Vesak Weekend 2026
May
29
to May 31

Vesak Weekend 2026

Let us celebrate together the life of one of the greatest beings on Earth.

Siddhartha, or Buddha Shakyamuni, was an enlightened being whose teachings have helped millions of people touch the peace, love and understanding inherent in each of us.  In celebration and remembrance of the Buddha, we will practice mindfulness together as a sangha and community, seeing that the Buddha is still very much alive, here and now.

 This weekend is offered to our guests on a donation basis. Due to ongoing renovations of the Great Togetherness Meditation Hall, space is extremely limited for overnight stays. Our suggested minimum donation for those staying at the monastery is $60 per person for the weekend. If you can afford more, we welcome you to decide what the value of the retreat is for you and what you can afford. All overnight guests arrive Friday afternoon, May 29, between 2 and 5pm.  

UPDATE: We’ve reached capacity for overnight stays. To join the weekend waitlist, fill out all the registration form and remember to click CHECK-OUT at the end. We will contact you if there are cancellations.

Everyone is welcome to join us for the day on Vesak Sunday, May 31st. There is no need to register for the Sunday only visit.


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Order of Interbeing Retreat 2026
Apr
29
to May 3

Order of Interbeing Retreat 2026

The OI Retreat will be held this year from April 29 through May 3, 2026. The theme for this year is “Returning to the Great Ocean.

This retreat is for OI members and formally recognized aspirants* only.

*A formally recognized aspirant must have already begun his or her aspirancy process and must have a current OI mentor who is an ordained Dharma teacher.

UPDATE: Registration is closed. Waitlist is closed. On March 27, we reached the total capacity for this retreat, including for camping and commuting. As of April 10, we closed the Waitlist.

The morning of Sunday, May 3rd will be the transmission ceremony for those receiving the 14 Mindfulness Trainings.

Dear Dharma teachers: Completed ordination packets should be sent by March 25, 2026 to: oiapplications@bluecliffmonastery.org.

The Order of Interbeing is a community of monastics and lay people who have committed to living their lives in accord with the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings. This five-day retreat is a chance for OI members and aspirants, both monastic and lay, to strengthen our practice, deepen our connection as a community, and explore ways to nurture and strengthen our aspiration to live beautifully and mindfully in the spirit of togetherness.

If you wish to learn more about the Order of Interbeing, please visit: https://orderofinterbeing.org/about/our-history/

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Weekend Family Mindfulness Retreat in Florida
Feb
27
to Mar 1

Weekend Family Mindfulness Retreat in Florida

Dear friends,

I am delighted to announce that we will have six monastics from the Plum Village Blue Cliff Monastery in residence at our Tampa Center the weekend of February 27th-March 1st. It is both an honor and opportunity for our sangha to imbibe Thich Nhat Hanh's Dharma directly from his monastic continuation.

One of their offerings for us will be a monastic-led family retreat from Friday night through Sunday morning for parents and their children ages six to nineteen. The children will be divided into three age-related groupings. Parents with children younger than six will need to provide their own childcare. 

This past summer, two of our sangha families attended a family retreat at Blue Cliff and shared the following about their experiences:

What stood out the most for me was how quickly all members of my family felt comfortable and happy. Miraculously, our 13- year-old son, who typically likes to do his own thing, happily spent almost all day every day with the Teen Program without any complaints. Our 10-year-old daughter joined the children’s program for her age group, where she enjoyed playing outside almost all day and learning about things like the Two Promises and Beginning Anew. The retreat watered and planted seeds in the four of us around kindness and living more harmoniously with others.

And from two teenagers:  This place made me feel I don't need to do anything. I can just exist and It was fun being with a good community and monastics were very welcoming.

Here is a link to an article a member wrote about her time at Blue Cliff (after clicking this link, scroll down to Karuna's August 2025 posting, "A Happy Family Retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery").

I strongly encourage parents and children to attend this retreat as it will be a rare and rewarding experience for all. Parents of children, as well as teenagers who have been reluctant to come to our monthly family program, will find a monastic-led retreat to be a different and highly engaging experience from what they're use to.

The monastics will also be offering a Day of Mindfulness on the 28th and leading Sunday sangha on March 1st.

For more information about the retreat and to register, click here.

In the Dharma, Fred

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TET Week 2026
Feb
15
to Feb 19

TET Week 2026

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Welcoming in the Vietnamese (Lunar) New Year or "Tết” is an important and joyful time at the monastery---the most important festival in Vietnamese culture.  We will focus on informal teachings based on traditional Vietnamese poetic "oracle reading."

Please note that our formal practices of sitting meditation, walking meditation and silent meals are suspended, and replaced with informal practice. Therefore Tết” is appropriate only for those already familiar with Plum Village practice.

Arrival day is only on Sunday, February 15th. We ask all overnight friends to stay for a minimum of 2 nights. Departure can be any day Feb 17 - Feb 19.

Space is limited. Once we reach capacity, the Registration form will automatically become a Waitlist form. If you wish to be added to the Waitlist, you may submit your information and we will reach out to you if space opens up. No deposit is required to be added to the Waitlist. Thank you so much.

The following schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, February 15th - Arrival between 3 pm - 6 pm for overnight guests.

Thursday, Feb 19th - Departure after breakfast for overnight guests

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Feb
8
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, CLOSING THE WINTER RETREAT, FEB 8, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness.

We will have a day of mindfulness on this last day of our 3-month Winter Retreat. The schedule below is subject to change. 

09:30 am ET -  Paravana Ceremony (closing ceremony for the
3- month Winter Retreat)

          11:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk

1:00 pm ET - Picnic lunch

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Feb
5
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, February 5, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check back closer to the date to confirm.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Feb
1
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, February 1, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check back closer to the date to confirm.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 pm ET - Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
        01:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Jan
29
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, January 29, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check back closer to the date to confirm.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls or you may donate online. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Jan
25
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, January 25, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness.

Despite the expected storm, we are still planning to have a Day of Mindfulness and to practice as usual, snow accummulation permitting. Please see the weather report for your area and travel route and please use your best judgement to ensure your safety and well being regarding whether or not to travel to Blue Cliff. The 9:30am Dharma Talk is still planned to be livestreamed on our YouTube channel (see link below).

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 pm ET - Q & A with monastics
        01:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Jan
22
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, January 22, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check back closer to the date to confirm.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Thay's Memorial Day
Jan
18
9:00 AM09:00

Thay's Memorial Day

Thầy’s Memorial Day is an opportunity for us to come together in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood, being truly present for one another in the present moment. Let us walk and breathe in mindfulness to nourish our happiness and to be in touch with Thầy within each one of us.

Similar to our Days of Mindfulness, this event is open to the public and no registration is required.

The program is as follows:

9:30 am ET Live Dharma Talk

11:30 am ET Thầy’s Memorial Ceremony

1:00pm ET Lunch

Friends interested in practicing with us for a weekend Seasonal Retreat Jan 16 - 18, 2026, please visit About Our Retreats for more information and to register. Thank you.

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Jan
15
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, January 15, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check back closer to the date to confirm.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in the brothers’ and sisters’ Dining Halls. You may also donate to the Moon Lake Sisters’ Residence construction project by Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

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Jan
11
9:00 AM09:00

SUNDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, January 11, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a day of mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change.

          09:30 am ET -  Live Dharma Talk
          11:00 am ET -  Walking Meditation
12:00 pm ET - Dharma Sharing
        01:00 pm ET - Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in both the brothers’ and sisters’ dining halls.

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Jan
8
9:00 AM09:00

THURSDAY, DAY OF MINDFULNESS, January 8, 2026

Please see our Come for the Day page for details on our days of mindfulness. There is no registration for a Day of Mindfulness. The planned schedule below is subject to change and occasionally cancellation. Please check back closer to the date to confirm.

          09:30 am -  Dharma Talk - DVD - Jade Candle Hall
          11:30 am -  Walking Meditation, meet at the brothers’ dining hall
          12:30 pm -  Mindful Lunch practice w/ reading of 5 Contemplations - the brothers’ dining hall
          02:00 pm - Dharma Sharing - Jade Candle Hall

Dana/Donations are one key way to help the monastery sustain itself as a non-profit spiritual practice center. A suggested minimum dana/donation of $20 is always appreciated. There is a donation box at the back of the big meditation hall and in both the brothers’ and sisters’ dining halls.

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