THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Sizu Temple has a documented pattern of intensive Chan retreats, with recent notices and a 2026 participant account pointing to actual practice. The appeal is the structured temple routine and repeated sitting and walking sessions. Admission varies between camps, especially for longer winter practice. Treat it as a serious enquiry lead while waiting for a current primary notice.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • walking meditation
  • temple liturgy

Where you will stay

Communal temple arrangements; room and meal details require guest-office confirmation.

Time & commitment

Seven-day units; winter 2025–26 notice described a multi-week retreat.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Eligibility varies by retreat; winter notice preferred experienced practitioners aged 18–65.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Primary current public booking source not found.
  • Reprinted winter date span and stated number of days are inconsistent; do not calculate a minimum.
  • No verified upcoming lay camp or English support.

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.

  • Sizu spring 2025 retreat notice Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2025-03

    Retreat applicants directed to guest office with ID on March 1 or March 8 2025; lay practitioners welcomed.

  • Sizu winter 2025 retreat notice Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2025-12-20 to 2026-02-09

    Winter retreat runs December 2025–February 2026; ages 18–65 with prior Chan experience or Sizu retreat attendance.

  • A seven-day Sizu retreat account Participant account · Programme / report date: 2026-03-20

    Author recounts arriving March 20 2026 for a seven-day meditation camp and describes walking practice and teaching.

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