THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Pumen distinguishes short introductory classes from camps that actually include residence. Its teaching follows huatou and silent illumination, with a demanding progression into longer retreats. The residential offer is real at the programme level, but the displayed dates are incomplete. Treat this as an enquiry route until the centre supplies a valid schedule and accommodation details.

What you can practise

  • huatou
  • silent illumination
  • Chan meditation

Where you will stay

Residential format stated; room arrangements and meals not detailed in the retrieved notice.

Time & commitment

Residential introductory camps and advanced 49-day formats are described; current residential dates remain placeholders.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Advanced 49-day retreats require completion of three introductory seven-day retreats at the centre; other admission details need confirmation.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Published November and December beginner intensives are explicitly nonresidential.
  • Do not interpret placeholder residential dates as bookable sessions.
  • Foreign admission and English support remain 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 sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.

  • Meditation registration Host / organiserSource checked ·

    Residential and nonresidential formats are distinguished; advanced retreats require three introductory seven-day retreats. Residential dates contain placeholders.

  • Contact Pumen Host / organiserSource checked ·

    The centre is in Gongyi Village, Zhunan, Miaoli.

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