THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Ziyun Temple in Niaosong hosts an intermediate Chan Seven on October 18–25, 2026. Applicants need at least two previous Chan Seven retreats. Residence is required, vegetarian meals are provided, and participants bring a sleeping bag or light quilt. English teaching has not been established for this session.

What you can practise

  • Chan meditation
  • shamatha-vipashyana

Where you will stay

Overnight residence mandatory; bring a sleeping bag or thin quilt.

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

October 18–25, 2026; seven-day intermediate practice with arrival/departure days.

Joining from overseas

Overseas admission unconfirmed. At least two previous seven-day retreats and readiness for intermediate practice; additional brochure criteria apply.

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

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • No explicit English teaching or foreign-national admission statement found.
  • Programme publication does not establish an available place.

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.

  • 2026 Intermediate Chan Seven at Ziyun Temple Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-10-18/2026-10-25

    Requires residence, vegetarian meals, group schedule, no phones, and at least two previous Chan-seven retreats; Kaohsiung address provided.

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