THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Beihai's archived summer programmes combined meditation, teaching and communal monastery life beside Qinghai Lake, with food and lodging included. The evidence concerns university-oriented camps, including a specific age limit. It is valuable for understanding the region's residential practice history. A new primary notice is required before recommending a stay, especially to older readers or international applicants.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • Buddhist study
  • liturgy
  • walking practice

Where you will stay

Shared temple residence during accepted camp.

Time & commitment

Historical week-long summer camps.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Historical 2016 camp limited to university students aged 18–28; current terms unknown.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • No recent primary programme found.
  • University eligibility should not be generalized to all adults.
  • Foreign participation and language support unknown.

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.

  • Beihai 2016 youth meditation camp Republished notice · Programme / report date: 2016-08-05 to 2016-08-12

    August 5–12 camp, free temple accommodation and meals; university students aged 18–28.

  • 2017 summer-camp guide Directory / listing · Programme / report date: 2017-08-04 to 2017-08-11

    Beihai entry lists August 4–11 2017 with room and board; meditation, liturgy and walking activities.

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