THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Daling Shan Guanyin Temple has published residential camps that combine meditation with the etiquette and shared meals of temple life. Its notices describe a screened application process and full attendance, with food and lodging provided for accepted participants. The available evidence is from past events. Keep it as a temple to follow for new notices, with admission and language checked first.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • temple etiquette
  • silent meals
  • Buddhist teaching

Where you will stay

Temple meals and lodging during accepted camps.

Time & commitment

Past May 2025 camp; a 2019 primary notice gives a three-day residential format.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Past camp ages 18–55, approved application and full participation; future terms may differ.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Past events only; no verified upcoming public camp.
  • Primary page was indexed but direct retrieval failed during this check.
  • Foreign applicants and language support unverified.

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.

Reviewed 12 September 2026. The documented programme has already taken place. This record is retained for research and does not indicate a current intake.

  • May holiday meditation camp invitation Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2025-05-02

    2025 recruitment for ages 18–55; lodging and meals included; application and WeChat review required; no walk-ins.

  • Second meditation camp invitation Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2019-07-05 to 2019-07-07

    Earlier three-day camp provided lodging inside the temple; full participation required.

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