THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Wanfu’s historical notices describe both short residential retreats and more systematic Chan study. The five-day programme addressed working adults, while the specialised class placed greater emphasis on structured Buddhist learning. Temple-associated material confirms the institution, but current admission remains unverified. Choose a specific announced programme and confirm its study demands and accommodation terms before planning a stay.
What you can practise
- Chan meditation
- Buddhist study
- temple routine
Where you will stay
Meals and lodging documented for the cited event; current arrangements unverified.
Time & commitment
A documented retreat ran 8–12 April 2024; separate specialised study classes also published.
Joining from overseas
Overseas admission unconfirmed. The five-day programme addressed entrepreneurs and professionals, with beginners and experienced practitioners; specialised study classes have separate selection.
English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- Different Wanfu programmes have different audiences and commitments.
- Current direct temple intake was not verified.
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.
- Huangbo Cultural Foundation / Wanfu Temple Programme publisher
Corroborates temple identity and cultural study activities, not current residential admission.
- Wanfu Temple — Five-day Retreat Notice Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2024-04-08/2024-04-12
Dates, practice format and food/lodging arrangements for the April retreat.
- Wanfu — Budongdi Chan Study Class Specialist publication · Programme / report date: 2024-04
Reports a separate 2024 structured Chan-study programme and free food/lodging.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.