THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Qixia has substantial historical evidence of residential practice, including published camp terms and an account of shared dormitory life. Programmes differ considerably: a lay meditation retreat is not interchangeable with temporary ordination. This distinction matters when choosing a stay. Seek the temple’s current notice for its precise schedule, meal rules, clothing costs and admissions process.
What you can practise
- Chan meditation
- Buddhist study
- temple routine
Where you will stay
Food and lodging were provided for the cited historical programme; present terms are unverified.
Time & commitment
Historical programmes vary from several days to longer intensive courses; individual notice controls.
Joining from overseas
Overseas admission unconfirmed. Some programmes are lay meditation retreats; others involve temporary ordination. Requirements and gender restrictions differ.
English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- Do not conflate lay retreat and temporary-ordination programmes.
- Current direct temple admissions source was not located.
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.
- Qixia Temple — Mid-Autumn Retreat Notice Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2018
Temple meals and lodging included; uniform charges and food schedule separately specified.
- Four days of temple life at Qixia Participant account
Participant describes dormitory allocation and four-person rooms; publication timing does not establish event recency.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.