THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Qixia has substantial historical evidence of residential practice, including published camp terms and an account of shared dormitory life. Programmes differ considerably: a lay meditation retreat is not interchangeable with temporary ordination. This distinction matters when choosing a stay. Seek the temple’s current notice for its precise schedule, meal rules, clothing costs and admissions process.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • Buddhist study
  • temple routine

Where you will stay

Food and lodging were provided for the cited historical programme; present terms are unverified.

Time & commitment

Historical programmes vary from several days to longer intensive courses; individual notice controls.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Some programmes are lay meditation retreats; others involve temporary ordination. Requirements and gender restrictions differ.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Do not conflate lay retreat and temporary-ordination programmes.
  • Current direct temple admissions source was not located.

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.

  • Qixia Temple — Mid-Autumn Retreat Notice Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2018Source checked ·

    Temple meals and lodging included; uniform charges and food schedule separately specified.

  • Four days of temple life at Qixia Participant accountSource checked ·

    Participant describes dormitory allocation and four-person rooms; publication timing does not establish event recency.

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