THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Guocheng’s historical Buddhist Culture Experience Camp combined study and temple etiquette with accommodation arranged by the host. Reporting on an earlier camp adds evidence that this was an implemented programme rather than an isolated proposal. It broadens the northeastern discovery register, but current scheduling, participant criteria and international access remain unanswered and should be checked directly.
What you can practise
- Buddhist study
- temple etiquette
- meditation
Where you will stay
The source describes historical residential participation; current arrangements are unverified.
Time & commitment
Historical camp: 23–29 July 2017, arrival 21–22 July.
Joining from overseas
Overseas admission unconfirmed.
English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- The 2015 report spells the name 果城寺; the 2017 notice uses 果成寺.
- Only historical participation is established, with no current English or foreign admission policy.
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.
- Guocheng Temple — Third Buddhist Culture Experience Camp Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2017-07-23/2017-07-29
Named venue, seven-day schedule and temple-arranged residential provision.
- Daqing Guocheng — First Youth Chan Summer Camp opens Specialist publication · Programme / report date: 2015-07
Reports an earlier camp actually opening; published spelling differs as 果城寺.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.