THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Ziguo publishes intensive huatou practice, with instruction in investigating a Chan phrase and both seated and walking work. Its official historical programme requires complete seven-day participation and explicitly includes residential provision. A later notice changes the accommodation terms, so the old arrangement should not be assumed. This is a serious practice candidate requiring advance acceptance.

What you can practise

  • huatou Chan
  • seated meditation
  • walking meditation

Where you will stay

Meals and lodging documented for the cited event; current arrangements unverified.

Time & commitment

Official 2024 session ran 5–19 March, requiring a complete seven-day block. Later located notice: 17–29 March 2025.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Official notice: ages 18–65, selected application, ability to follow huatou instruction and complete a full seven-day block.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • 2025 lodging terms differ from the 2024 official page.
  • Direct opening of the programme page did not return content, but its indexed official text was available.
  • No upcoming intake or English instruction verified.

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.

  • Ziguo Temple — Huatou Chan Programme Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2024-03-05/2024-03-19Source checked ·

    Explicit temple lodging/meals and full-block participation rules.

  • Ziguo — March 2025 Huatou Retreat Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2025-03-17/2025-03-29Source checked ·

    Later dates and separately paid accommodation; cannot inherit old free-stay assumptions.

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