THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Baizhang has repeated published evidence of residential Chan practice, from a summer camp with communal work to a longer spring retreat. The notices include food and lodging, but their admission standards differ. The later retreat is intended for participants with a practice foundation, so beginners should not assume that an earlier camp’s open format still applies.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • daily liturgy
  • temple work

Where you will stay

Historical residential programme; present beds and intake unverified.

Time & commitment

Seven-day2015camp; three-week spring retreat from18April2025.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Historical evidence does not establish a current intake.
  • Foreign passports and English teaching are not confirmed.

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.

  • Baizhang fourth summer retreat camp Specialist publication · Programme / report date: 2015-07-08/2015-07-14Source checked ·

    2015seven-day camp arranged free food and residence.

  • Baizhang2025spring retreat notice Specialist publication · Programme / report date: 2025-04-18Source checked ·

    Three-week2025Chan retreat with food and lodging; prior practice and monastic rules apply.

We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.