THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

The Jinshan Chan Hall hosts a Chinese–English intensive on December 3–10, 2026, led by Gilbert Gutierrez. The retreat is intended for regular meditators, with a dedicated registration route for international practitioners who cannot read Chinese. Reconcile the Chinese and English prerequisite descriptions before applying.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • silent illumination
  • huatou

Where you will stay

Residential intensive in the Chan Hall; exact bedding/room allocation requires programme confirmation.

The host & location

Dharma Drum Mountain

This is a Dharma Drum Mountain branch. The related programmes below take place at other branches and have their own admission and language requirements.

Related programmes

Time & commitment

December 3–10, 2026 bilingual seven-day intensive; other scheduled intensive lengths vary.

Joining from overseas

Overseas participants addressed. English announcement requires at least one year of regular meditation. Chinese listing adds prior DDM training/retreat conditions; resolve applicability with organiser.

English support stated. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • English and Chinese eligibility summaries are not identical.
  • Do not confuse this Taiwan venue with Dharma Drum Retreat Center in New York.

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 sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.

  • Bilingual Intensive Seven Day Retreat Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-12-03/2026-12-10

    December 3–10, 2026, led by Gilbert Gutierrez at the Taiwan Chan Hall; dedicated registration for people unable to read Chinese; regular practice for at least one year required.

  • Chinese-English Chan Seven Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-12-03/2026-12-10

    Confirms Jinshan address and dates. Chinese listing states beginner-course and previous-retreat prerequisites that differ from the English summary.

  • December 2026 international retreat registration Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-12-03/2026-12-10

    Explicitly for international practitioners who cannot read Chinese and are not Taiwanese citizens; asks nationality and passport digits.

  • A seven-day silent retreat at Dharma Drum Mountain Participant / editorial account · Programme / report date: 2023-06-27 (publication)

    Independent participant account published June 27, 2023 describes a bilingual retreat, shared dormitory bedding, meals and work practice; historical corroboration only.

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