THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Yunji Monastery in Jiali has documented residential Chan Two practice and a September 2026 recurrence. The programme follows foundation training and previous retreat practice. The September session was already underway on the audit date, so a later complete session and its language arrangements need confirmation.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • walking meditation

Where you will stay

Residential practice documented; exact rooms and bedding should come from the accepted retreat notice.

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

April 10–12, 2026 residential Chan Two documented; September 11–13 recurrence in progress at checking date.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. April notice required completed beginner instruction and one prior one-day retreat. Confirm future session conditions.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • September session is already in progress; no claim of available places.
  • No English instruction or foreign-national eligibility statement verified.
  • Do not confuse Jiali Yunji Monastery with the separate urban Tainan branch.

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.

  • DDM first-half 2026 calendar Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-04-10/2026-04-12

    Tainan listing places April 10–12 Chan Two at Yunji with mandatory lodging and training prerequisites.

  • Yunji's first Chan Two after expansion Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-04-10/2026-04-12

    Institutional report documents completed April 2026 retreat and the Jiali address.

  • Yunji Monastery programme index Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-09-11/2026-09-13

    Current programme lists September 11–13, 2026 Chan Two; separate October Chan Life listing needs its own lodging check.

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