THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Fo Guang Shan's verified English programme combines Buddhist study with the practical routines of monastery life: meditation, chanting, cleaning and dining-hall service. It is a substantial residential course with narrowly defined admission criteria. The 2026 session has ended, so this record identifies a demonstrated pathway and contact route rather than an available booking.

What you can practise

  • Humanistic Buddhism
  • meditation
  • chanting
  • monastic life
  • communal service

Where you will stay

Full-programme monastery residence; tuition and accommodation sponsored for accepted participants.

Time & commitment

Historical English Buddhist Studies Programme: June 23–July 19, 2026.

Joining from overseas

Overseas participants addressed. Specific English programme: unmarried 18–35-year-olds, tertiary education, English proficiency, interview and willingness to follow monastic rules.

English support stated. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • 2026 session is past; no later intake verified.
  • A pilgrims' lodge or a one-day temple tour is not equivalent to admission to this residential programme.
  • Do not extend this programme's English access to every FGS retreat.

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.

  • 2026 Short-Term English Buddhist Studies Program Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-06-23/2026-07-19Source checked ·

    Official monastery announcement links the dedicated programme site and identifies the 2026 dates.

  • English programme details Host / organiserSource checked ·

    All courses conducted in English; monastery residence throughout; study, meditation, chanting and practical service.

  • English programme admission details Host / organiserSource checked ·

    Single unmarried applicants aged 18–35, completed tertiary education, English proficiency and interview; application period ended May 31.

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