The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation is a nonprofit organization established by Eknath Easwaran to serve as the principal vehicle for his teaching and spiritual legacy. Founded in 1961, it was created to support the systematic practice of his method of passage meditation and an associated program of spiritual disciplines. The center presents an integrated approach to spiritual living, with meditation at its heart, and is dedicated to helping seekers bring these practices into the fabric of daily life. Its orientation is nonsectarian and interfaith, drawing inspiration from the sacred texts and wisdom traditions of many religions rather than promoting a single creed.

At the core of the center’s work is Easwaran’s eight-point program for spiritual practice, in which passage meditation plays a central role. This method involves meditating on memorized inspirational passages from the world’s spiritual traditions, and is complemented by disciplines such as mindfulness, slowing down, one-pointedness, training the senses, and putting others first. The emphasis falls not merely on belief, but on steady, disciplined practice aimed at character transformation and the deepening of spiritual awareness. In this way, the center encourages a spirituality that is both contemplative and eminently practical.

The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation functions as the primary institution for teaching and preserving Easwaran’s approach. It publishes his books and other teachings, offers retreats, classes, workshops, and online resources, and supports meditators who wish to apply these teachings in family, work, and community life. Through these activities, it seeks to make timeless spiritual insights accessible and applicable to contemporary challenges. The center thus stands as a living repository of Easwaran’s vision: a path of meditation and service that is rooted in the world’s great traditions yet directed toward transformation in everyday conduct.