THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Tiannan publishes recurring Friday–Sunday Chan Two intensives in Sanxia through December 2026. Foundation-course graduates may apply, with priority for those who have attended a one-day retreat. Earlier instructions confirm a three-day, two-night format; current lodging details and teaching language still need confirmation.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • walking meditation

Where you will stay

Previous same-format instructions required full lodging at the monastery. Obtain current residential instructions before travel.

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

Multiple 2026 Chan Two sessions, including October 9–11 and October 23–25.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. Prior beginner meditation class required; one-day retreat experience receives preference.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Current programme is published, but the strongest explicit lodging notice retrieved is historical.
  • No English teaching or nationality admission statement 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 sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.

  • Tiannan 2026 second-half Chan Two Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-10-09/2026-10-11

    Publishes July–December sessions and prior beginner-course requirement.

  • Tiannan residential Chan Two instructions Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2023-05-19/2023-05-21

    May 2023 notice expressly requires all three days and two nights on site and forbids drop-in attendance.

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