THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Puzhao's archived programme is unusually concrete about residential weekend practice: guests arrived on Friday and followed early liturgy and sitting sessions through the weekend. A later notice documents a three-day intensive. These primary records establish a meaningful history of lay retreats. They do not show a current schedule, so availability and the present teaching format need to be reconfirmed.

What you can practise

  • Chan sitting
  • morning liturgy
  • walking practice

Where you will stay

Temple accommodation and meals in old programme notices.

Time & commitment

Historical weekend two-day format and three-day intensive.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Current eligibility not verified.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Primary evidence is old despite recent search indexing.
  • Direct retrieval failed; content visible through search.
  • Do not describe weekend retreats as currently recurring.

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.

  • Puzhao weekend Chan announcement Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2012

    2012 programme provided Friday arrival lodging and a two-day practice timetable, with food and lodging charged.

  • Puzhao October intensive programme Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2015-10

    2015 three-day intensive invitation includes guest-office registration and daily room-and-board charge.

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