THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Bailin publishes structured Chan practice with selective admission and complete seven-day commitments. Its winter retreat is aimed at participants who already have some meditation experience, while its long-running summer activity has documented residential temple life. The latest located winter dates have passed. Follow the monastery’s own intake notices and confirm language and document requirements.
What you can practise
- Chan meditation
- Buddhist study
- daily liturgy
Where you will stay
The source describes historical residential participation; current arrangements are unverified.
Time & commitment
The latest located winter notice ran 3 January–8 February 2026 in five seven-day blocks; summer programmes also documented.
Joining from overseas
Overseas admission unconfirmed. Winter notice: age 18–65, some meditation experience, ability to follow temple regulations, application and acceptance required.
English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- The latest located retreat has ended; enquire about a new notice.
- International admission and English instruction are not established by these sources.
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.
- Bailin — 2025/26 Winter Chan Retreat Notice Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-01-03/2026-02-08
Seven-day complete blocks, age 18–65, prior experience and online selection.
- Bailin — Opening speech for the 18th Living Chan Camp Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2011-07-20
Official account explicitly describes simple temple food and accommodation over seven days.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.