Dear Friends,

This Spring at Blue Cliff, our Grandmother Magnolia tree, Forsythias, and Cherry trees burst forth blossoms, reminding us of Mother Nature’s inherent capacities for Resilience and Regeneration. So, too, with our hearts and minds.

In the same spirit of rejuvenation, starting in May, the 3 US monasteries (Blue Cliff, Deer Park, and Magnolia Grove) began collaborating so that we could once again offer retreats throughout the year. We warmly invite you to join us in retreat as we connect through the practice and teachings, and find more balance and clarity as a sangha.

Blue Cliff will host this year’s North American Order of Interbeing Retreat, Jun 24-27.

It is an especially meaningful time for our community to come together. The last year and a half has been a time of sometimes great shifts in our personal and collective spheres. Challenging as these may have been, they have also created space for new experiences, deeper looking, and renewed aspirations. Perhaps, in part because of this, the OI Aspirant pool this year is wide and deep. It is a beautiful harbinger of the Order’s growth and engagement, and we look forward to our continued exploration together.

We hope to see you soon online.

With palms joined,

The 2021 OI Retreat Organizing Team