Training & Zen
ℹ️ This page introduces cultural-study course information only. It does not constitute any religious activity recommendation.
A structured week of sitting meditation, walking meditation, tea ceremony and Chan history lectures, taught by cultural course instructors. Sessions open in April, June, September and November; 20–30 participants per cohort; ¥3,800–4,800 including shared accommodation and vegetarian meals. Apply via the official cultural-experience platform 30+ days in advance.
The Chan Academy, inside the historic grounds, runs longer retreats (10–21 days) with an English-language track in summer. Daily schedule: 05:30 rise, meditation blocks alternating with work practice and lectures. Application requires a short statement of purpose.
Three hours south in Anyang prefecture, Erzu Temple — where the Second Chan Patriarch Huike practiced — offers weekend immersive visits. Included here as a reference example of what a mature program looks like.