THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Yixin Temple publishes compact residential meditation programmes in the Sheding area of Kenting. The October intermediate session provides a four-day commitment with meals and accommodation, following completion of introductory practice. Its current calendar also lists later beginner sessions. English-speaking applicants should establish teaching access and eligibility before treating a particular programme as suitable.
What you can practise
- Buddhist meditation
- shamatha-vipashyana
Where you will stay
Temple pilgrims' hall; vegetarian board included in the published event.
Time & commitment
2–5 October 2026 intermediate retreat, four days and three nights; the current calendar also lists three-day introductory programmes in early 2027.
Joining from overseas
Overseas admission unconfirmed. The October intermediate session requires completion of the introductory programme.
English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- This is the Kenting/Sheding Yixin Temple, not the similarly named Taipei temple.
- English teaching and international admission are not established.
- The earlier September programme URL returned HTTP 404 in the live audit despite remaining in a search cache; October now supplies the current evidence.
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.
- October 2026 Intermediate Meditation Camp Host / organiser · Programme / report date: 2026-10-02/2026-10-05
Linked from the current activities page; four days and three nights of meals and lodging; completion of beginner retreat required.
- Introduction to meditation at Yixin Temple Host / organiser
Identifies the Sheding setting, tree meditation and dedicated retreat accommodation with vegetarian food.
- Current programme registration Host / organiser
Current calendar links October 2026 and early 2027 meditation camps.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.