THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Daling Shan Guanyin Temple has published residential camps that combine meditation with the etiquette and shared meals of temple life. Its notices describe a screened application process and full attendance, with food and lodging provided for accepted participants. The available evidence is from past events. Keep it as a temple to follow for new notices, with admission and language checked first.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • temple etiquette
  • silent meals
  • Buddhist teaching

Where you will stay

Temple meals and lodging during accepted camps.

Time & commitment

Past May 2025 camp; a 2019 primary notice gives a three-day residential format.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Past camp ages 18–55, approved application and full participation; future terms may differ.

English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Past events only; no verified upcoming public camp.
  • Primary page was indexed but direct retrieval failed during this check.
  • Foreign applicants and language support unverified.

Start a useful conversation.

Include your dates, nationality, language and previous experience when contacting the host.

  • Are you accepting overseas participants for my intended dates, and what is the full required length of stay?
  • Which sessions have English instruction or translation?
  • Where exactly will I sleep, and what are the room-sharing and meal arrangements?
  • What is the full daily schedule, total cost and cancellation policy?

THE EVIDENCE BEHIND THIS ENTRY

Read the original sources.

Latest source check · . The documented programme has already taken place. This record is retained for research and does not indicate a current intake.

  • May holiday meditation camp invitation Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2025-05-02Source checked ·

    2025 recruitment for ages 18–55; lodging and meals included; application and WeChat review required; no walk-ins.

  • Second meditation camp invitation Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2019-07-05 to 2019-07-07Source checked ·

    Earlier three-day camp provided lodging inside the temple; full participation required.

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