THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Jingju’s historical Qingyuan camp is distinctive for offering both scripture-focused study and an agricultural Chan stream, combining communal work with meditation and talks. Meals and lodging were arranged by the host, though some activity took place at Qingyuan Shanzhuang rather than inside the monastery. A current programme is needed to establish how this format operates today.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • Buddhist reading
  • agricultural communal work

Where you will stay

Host-arranged lodging; programme sites include Qingyuan Shanzhuang, so do not assume a room inside the temple.

Time & commitment

1–7 October 2015.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Historical programme welcomed Buddhist participants and people interested in Buddhist study; course-specific places limited.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Historical evidence does not establish current admission or availability.

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.

  • Jingju Temple — Third Qingyuan Chan Camp Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2015-10-01/2015-10-07

    Seven-day event, residential support and distinct study/agricultural programme locations.

  • Qingyuan Chan Camp announcement Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2015-10-01/2015-10-07

    Corroborating republication of the same announcement, not independent event verification.

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