THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Xianghai’s historical youth retreat offered a full week of Buddhist learning and temple life, with accommodation and meals funded by the monastery. The named venue and explicit residential terms make it more than a generic meditation lead. However, the located notice is from 2013, so neither today’s format nor visitor access can be assumed.

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

6–12 August 2013; no new intake verified.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Historical programme aimed at young university participants; current criteria unknown.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Historical notice; no current place or admission has been confirmed.

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.

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