The Monastics of Blue Cliff Monastery are part of a larger global family of three mindfulness practice centers in the US founded by Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh. Since 2007, Blue Cliff Monastery has been offering public Days of Mindfulness and mindfulness retreats to visitors seeking to cultivate the art of mindful living. Visitors are welcome to join the monastic community to practice for a day, a weekend, or extended stays of up to two weeks and beyond.