Category Retreats

Meditation & Monastic Life: Tiantai Retreat August 2026

The third annual bilingual Tiantai Buddhism Intensive will occur from August 8-28, 2026, focusing on meditation and bodhisattva precepts using Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland. It consists of a week of foundational learning and mindfulness in a monastic setting, followed by silent meditation practice, ending with discussions and practices in Taipei. Ideal for all experience levels.

Tiantai Buddhism Intensive (TBI) 2025 Conclusion

From August 9th to 16th, international participants engaged in an intensive Tiantai Buddhism retreat in Dongshi, Taichung. Guided by Venerable Myogen, they practiced the Lotus Sutra Repentance Ceremony and shamatha-vipashyana meditation, combining theoretical insights with practical application. The retreat concluded with participants sharing personal reflections and insights gained through communal living and meditation.