Blue Cliff Monastery (New York)

Blue Cliff is the Plum Village tradition's monastery in the north-eastern United States, in the Hudson Valley about two hours from New York City. Thich Nhat Hanh founded it in 2007, and a monastic community lives there and opens its doors to lay people for retreats, days of practice and stays. Its programme reproduces the way of life the teacher taught: breathing and walking mindfully, eating in silence, listening to the Dharma and sharing experience in small groups. It is an accessible option for people on the East Coast who wish to practise within the lineage.