Blue Cliff Monastery, Buddhist temple in Pine Bush, New York, United States.
Description
Blue Cliff Monastery is a Buddhist center set on expansive woodland grounds with ponds and a creek in the region south of the Catskill Mountains. The renovated facilities provide spaces for meditation and daily practices of the monastic community living there.
History
The center was founded in 2007 when monastic communities relocated from other sites in the northeastern United States to this location. This growth was part of a broader effort to expand meditation centers of this Buddhist lineage across the region.
Culture
The monastery teaches meditation practices rooted in mindful movement and quiet sitting, drawing from Thien Buddhist traditions. Visitors experience these teachings alongside the resident monks and nuns who practice daily in this setting.
Practical
The grounds are open to visitors and all renovated buildings provide facilities for those with limited mobility. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended since many activities happen outdoors in the natural surroundings.
Did you know?
The grounds are known for walking meditations where visitors practice alongside the resident monks and nuns through the forested areas. This approach combines quiet awareness with experiencing the natural surroundings.
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