Blue Cliff Monastery, Buddhist temple in Pine Bush, New York, United States.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location: New York
Location: Pine Bush
Location: Orange County
Inception: 2007
Address: 3 Mindfulness Road
Email: office@bluecliffmonastery.org
Website: https://bluecliffmonastery.org
GPS coordinates: 41.63780,-74.39710
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41
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