Blue Cliff Zen Center in Eugene, OR, offers a serene space for meditation, yoga, and mindfulness. The center has an inclusive community led by the compassionate teacher Shinkai Roshi. Located at 352 W 12th Ave, it operates seven days a week, with different timings on Sunday. The center provides a range of activities including Zen yoga, retreats, and online sessions, making it accessible to a diverse group of practitioners. Visitors consistently praise its welcoming environment and the transformative experiences they have at the center.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Blue Cliff Zen Center offers structured yet non-intimidating practices. The availability of both in-person and online sessions ensures that anyone, regardless of location, can benefit from their teachings. The beautiful space, combined with knowledgeable staff and diverse activities, makes it an excellent place to enhance your meditation and mindfulness journey.
Pros:
- Welcoming and inclusive community.
- Knowledgeable and compassionate teacher, Shinkai Roshi.
- Diverse range of activities including Zen yoga and retreats.
- Online sessions available for remote participants.
- Beautiful and tranquil setting.
- Consistency in routine without intimidation.
- Helpful and caring staff.
- Transformative and grounding experiences.
- Located with easy parking access near downtown Eugene.
- Highly recommended by frequent visitors.
Cons:
- May not align with everyone's beliefs.
- Limited hours on Sunday.
- Not specified if suitable for children or families.
Location / Contact
- Address: 352 W 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
- Phone:+1 458-245-6735
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:bluecliffzen.org
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 5.0-star.
This business has 19 reviews.
The address is: 352 W 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, United States .
The contact number is +1 458-245-6735
This service is listed under Meditation Center .
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Shelley Littin
4 years ago
Blue Cliff was a highlight of my time living in Eugene. The Blue Cliff community led by Shinkai is welcoming and accepting, and I found group silent meditations to provide a much-needed structure for reflection, spiritual self-discovery, and peace.I also attended a three-day retreat in the fall of 2018. Almost three years later I am still surprised with sudden insights from the experience, which have been invaluable in helping me assess and cope with difficult situations and life stress with a sense of grounding and clarity.
Thomas Walker
6 years ago
Shinkai (the teacher) and everyone at Blue Cliff are so welcoming. My experience (over a few years) with this community has changed my life and I while be forever grateful.
janet becker
6 years ago
Blue Cliff Zen Center is a unifying place where you and I can embrace and empty ourselves towards insight • where realization to actualization opens each moment in the everyday movement of life º Our Shinkai Roshi illuminates the clarity of Zen º It is a good place to be ∆
Mandy Schommer
6 years ago
A cozy, tranquil space in the Whit. Has lots to offer, from drop in meditative practices to classes in the community. ShinKai can best be described as Buddha meets Mr. Rogers.
Matt Shinkai Kane
6 years ago
Wonderful family of Zen Yoga and Zen meditation practitioners.
Dominik Wolf
6 years ago
This is warm, welcoming community in the Rinzai zen tradition. Shinkai Roshi is an amazing teacher and hands-down one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever met. He teaches grounding meditation techniques that are sorely needed in the frenetic, stressful pace of modern life. I live almost 1000 miles away from Eugene, but still came up for a 3-day intensive meditation retreat that was an incredible experience. Wish I could practice here regularly... If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking it out!
Jeri Anne Hampton
6 years ago
The best yoga class I have ever been to, was part of Blue Cliff Zen's Spring retreat at Big Bear Camp in Walton OR. Saturday April 13th Shinkai is a wonderful teacher of both zen and yoga. Check it out.
Danni Frans
6 years ago
I can't say enough about this center and it's teacher, Shinkai Roshi. The offering is warm, relevant, and accessible. There's a variety of ways to practice including weekly meditation sessions, workshops, classes, retreats, and Zen yoga. I've enjoyed and benefited from every minute spent with this group. Highly recommend!
James Dickerson
7 years ago
I love Blue Cliff Zen Center and Shinkai (the guiding teacher). The sangha is welcoming and there are many ways you can practice and be involved with Blue Cliff. Blue Cliff had got me started strongly on the path of meditation and I am forever grateful. I would absolutely suggest it (and have) to anyone in Eugene or stopping through Eugene. There is magic happening here.