THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Beihai's archived summer programmes combined meditation, teaching and communal monastery life beside Qinghai Lake, with food and lodging included. The evidence concerns university-oriented camps, including a specific age limit. It is valuable for understanding the region's residential practice history. A new primary notice is required before recommending a stay, especially to older readers or international applicants.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • Buddhist study
  • liturgy
  • walking practice

Where you will stay

Shared temple residence during accepted camp.

Time & commitment

Historical week-long summer camps.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Historical 2016 camp limited to university students aged 18–28; current terms unknown.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • No recent primary programme found.
  • University eligibility should not be generalized to all adults.
  • Foreign participation and language support unknown.

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.

  • Beihai 2016 youth meditation camp Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2016-08-05 to 2016-08-12Source checked ·

    August 5–12 camp, free temple accommodation and meals; university students aged 18–28.

  • 2017 summer-camp guide Directory / listing · Programme / report date: 2017-08-04 to 2017-08-11Source checked ·

    Beihai entry lists August 4–11 2017 with room and board; meditation, liturgy and walking activities.

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