Come for the Day
Enjoy a day of mindfulness and peace. No registration is needed.
Please visit our website page, Schedule of Events, for a list of our current days of mindfulness. If a day of mindfulness is not listed on the Schedule of Events, it means there is no day of mindfulness that day. We hope you can join us on the days of mindfulness that are listed on the Schedule of Events page of our website.
Most Sundays and Thursdays Blue Cliff will welcome visitors to practice with us for a Day of Mindfulness. As we know which days are days of mindfulness, we list them on the Schedule of Events page of our website.
Donations are welcome and help make these days possible. We request a $10-$20 donation per person for those who are able. Donation boxes can be found in the rear of the dining halls and in the rear of the big meditation hall.
Please check the Schedule of Events page or our Calendar to confirm a date. There is no need to email or call for confirmation.
Our schedule sometimes changes. Changes will be noted on the Schedule of Events page of our website.
We look forward to seeing you here!
The day of mindfulness Dharma talk is available online Live Stream on our youTube channel.
Typical Schedule (please note that the specific times may change.) Please check back to the Schedule of Events page for updates in our schedule. We will post changes as they are made on the Schedule of Events page of our website.
Sundays
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 Ceremony
Second Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Third Sunday of the month-Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Ceremony
Fourth Sunday of the month-Dharma Sharing
Fifth Sunday of the month-Q&A session
1:00 pm ET - Mindful lunch practice with reading of 5 contemplations
For descriptions of the practices above, see our Be Mindful in Daily Life page.
Registration
Registration is not required for a Day of Mindfulness, but please contact us in advance if you are planning to come with a group of more than ten people.
Donations
There is no fee for taking part in a Day of Mindfulness, but we request a donation of $10 to $20 per person, for those who are able. Donations are our main source of support, so every offering is greatly appreciated. Your contribution can help us us to keep the monastery open all year. You can make your offering in any of the donation boxes in the Great Togetherness Meditation Hall or the dining halls.
Individual Needs
Blue Cliff is deeply committed to inclusiveness. If you have any particular need for assistance, please contact us so we can offer you as much support as possible.
What to Wear
Please wear loose, casual, and comfortable clothing suitable for a monastery environment and for sitting meditation - shirts covering shoulders, back, and midriff, and shorts/skirts/pants at least to the knee, covering leggings. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking on nature trails so you can fully enjoy the outdoor walking meditation with the community. Please avoid wearing perfumes or other products that may affect those who are sensitive or allergic to scents.
Ticks
In the spring, summer, and fall, Blue Cliff is home to deer ticks which do carry Lyme Disease. It is easy to protect yourself if you take a few simple precautions--most importantly, thoroughly checking yourself and your children for ticks each day. Please follow the link to learn more.