[1][2] It was founded in May 2007 by monastic and lay practitioners from the Plum Village Tradition.

[3][4] The monastery is under the direction of Thích Nhất Hạnh's Order of Interbeing in the Thiền tradition.

[7] The Monastery is located in the lush, green Hudson Valley of New York (one hour and 30 minutes away from NYC).

Visitors are welcome to practice mindfulness with the multifold community of monks, nuns and laypeople.

Typically, days of mindfulness are held twice a week (Thursdays and Sundays).