THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Ziguo publishes intensive huatou practice, with instruction in investigating a Chan phrase and both seated and walking work. Its official historical programme requires complete seven-day participation and explicitly includes residential provision. A later notice changes the accommodation terms, so the old arrangement should not be assumed. This is a serious practice candidate requiring advance acceptance.
What you can practise
- huatou Chan
- seated meditation
- walking meditation
Where you will stay
Meals and lodging documented for the cited event; current arrangements unverified.
Time & commitment
Official 2024 session ran 5–19 March, requiring a complete seven-day block. Later located notice: 17–29 March 2025.
Joining from overseas
Overseas admission unconfirmed. Official notice: ages 18–65, selected application, ability to follow huatou instruction and complete a full seven-day block.
English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- 2025 lodging terms differ from the 2024 official page.
- Direct opening of the programme page did not return content, but its indexed official text was available.
- No upcoming intake or English instruction 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.
- Ziguo Temple — Huatou Chan Programme Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2024-03-05/2024-03-19
Explicit temple lodging/meals and full-block participation rules.
- Ziguo — March 2025 Huatou Retreat Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2025-03-17/2025-03-29
Later dates and separately paid accommodation; cannot inherit old free-stay assumptions.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.