About Mountains and Rivers Order
Mountains and Rivers Order
Mission & Vision
Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM), the main house of the Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO), is one of the West’s most respected Zen Buddhist monasteries and training centers.
Nestled in New York’s beautiful Catskill Mountains, the Monastery draws its strength from the ancient tradition of Buddhist monasticism. Since 1980, ZMM has offered spiritual practitioners traditional and innovative ways to engage the dharma through a wide range of retreats and residential programs that unfold within the context of authentic, full-time Zen monastic training.
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Welcome to Zen Mountain Monastery. Before you register for a retreat, please take a thorough look at our website so that you familiarize yourself with what it's like to do a retreat with us.
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