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Pause. Think. Start Anew.
The Hsi Lai Buddhist Retreat offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in two weeks of authentic Chinese Buddhist monastic life. At the monastery, you’ll have the chance to gain a fresh perspective on the world and cultivate a deeper sense of happiness and well-being, which you can share with all the lives you touch in the future.
Participants will explore and practice various elements of Humanistic Buddhism, unlocking their inner potential and fostering positive interpersonal relationships. The retreat includes classes on Buddhist practices, core teachings, and Buddhist art and music, as well as practical experiences in Buddhist etiquette, meditation, calligraphy, communal chores, and more.
** Applications cut-off date is May 26th 2026 **
Dates: June 7 ~ June 21, 2026
Ages: 16-35
Location: FGS Hsi Lai Temple, 3456 Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Contact Details: outreach@ibps.org, (626) 923 5110
**Form will require submission of proof of identification and health insurance
**All applicants will be interviewed before being accepted into the retreat
**Further details will be sent out to successful applicants
Retreat Schedule:
Upon check-in, retreat participants will begin with a full day of orientation to the monastic lifestyle and the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order. This will be followed by a week of enriching activities, including morning meditation, Sutra studies, Humanistic Buddhism studies, exploration of the monastery, Buddhist practices, communal work, vegetarian meals, Dharma talks, group discussions, and evening chanting. Here is a sample of what the daily schedule may look like.
Time Activity
06:00 Morning Wakeup
06:30—07:10 Morning Exercise and Meditation
07:30—08:00 Breakfast
08:10—08:50 Cleaning
09:00—10:50 Classes
11:00—11:20 Transcribing Sutras
11:30—12:00 Lunch
12:00—12:15 Walking Meditation
12:15—13:20 Noon Break
13:30—15:20 Classes: Buddhist Practices / Monastic Activities
15:30—16:30 Communal Work
16:40—17:50 Shower / Laundry
18:00—18:30 Medicine Meal (Dinner)
18:30—19:00 Evening Chores
19:00—19:50 Group Discussion / Reflections
20:00—21:20 Evening Chanting
22:00 Lights Out
The retreat will feature a 1-day silent intensive cultivation and meditation experience, allowing participants to put theory into practice and explore the depths of the mind. Below is a glimpse of what this immersive day entails:
Time Activity
06:00 Wake up
06:30—07:00 Exercises
07:00—07:30 Meditation
07:30—08:00 Breakfast
08:10—08:50 Cleaning
09:00—09:30 Tea & Instruction
09:40—10:10 Meditation
10:30—11:10 Meditation
11:30—12:00 Lunch
12:00—12:20 Walking Meditation
12:20—13:10 Noon Break
13:30—14:00 Meditation
14:20—14: 50 Meditation
15:10—15:40 Tea & Instruction
15:40—17:45 Chores / Shower
18:00—18:30 Medicine Meal
19:00—19:30 Chan Talk
19:50—20:10 Meditation
20:30—21:00 Meditation
21:00—22:00 Break
22:00 Lights Out
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Pause. Think. Start Anew.
The Hsi Lai Buddhist Retreat offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in two weeks of authentic Chinese Buddhist monastic life. At the monastery, you’ll have the chance to gain a fresh perspective on the world and cultivate a deeper sense of happiness and well-being, which you can share with all the lives you touch in the future.
Participants will explore and practice various elements of Humanistic Buddhism, unlocking their inner potential and fostering positive interpersonal relationships. The retreat includes classes on Buddhist practices, core teachings, and Buddhist art and music, as well as practical experiences in Buddhist etiquette, meditation, calligraphy, communal chores, and more.
** Applications cut-off date is May 26th 2026 **
Dates: June 7 ~ June 21, 2026
Ages: 16-35
Location: FGS Hsi Lai Temple, 3456 Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Contact Details: outreach@ibps.org, (626) 923 5110
**Form will require submission of proof of identification and health insurance
**All applicants will be interviewed before being accepted into the retreat
**Further details will be sent out to successful applicants
Retreat Schedule:
Upon check-in, retreat participants will begin with a full day of orientation to the monastic lifestyle and the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order. This will be followed by a week of enriching activities, including morning meditation, Sutra studies, Humanistic Buddhism studies, exploration of the monastery, Buddhist practices, communal work, vegetarian meals, Dharma talks, group discussions, and evening chanting. Here is a sample of what the daily schedule may look like.
Time Activity
06:00 Morning Wakeup
06:30—07:10 Morning Exercise and Meditation
07:30—08:00 Breakfast
08:10—08:50 Cleaning
09:00—10:50 Classes
11:00—11:20 Transcribing Sutras
11:30—12:00 Lunch
12:00—12:15 Walking Meditation
12:15—13:20 Noon Break
13:30—15:20 Classes: Buddhist Practices / Monastic Activities
15:30—16:30 Communal Work
16:40—17:50 Shower / Laundry
18:00—18:30 Medicine Meal (Dinner)
18:30—19:00 Evening Chores
19:00—19:50 Group Discussion / Reflections
20:00—21:20 Evening Chanting
22:00 Lights Out
The retreat will feature a 1-day silent intensive cultivation and meditation experience, allowing participants to put theory into practice and explore the depths of the mind. Below is a glimpse of what this immersive day entails:
Time Activity
06:00 Wake up
06:30—07:00 Exercises
07:00—07:30 Meditation
07:30—08:00 Breakfast
08:10—08:50 Cleaning
09:00—09:30 Tea & Instruction
09:40—10:10 Meditation
10:30—11:10 Meditation
11:30—12:00 Lunch
12:00—12:20 Walking Meditation
12:20—13:10 Noon Break
13:30—14:00 Meditation
14:20—14: 50 Meditation
15:10—15:40 Tea & Instruction
15:40—17:45 Chores / Shower
18:00—18:30 Medicine Meal
19:00—19:30 Chan Talk
19:50—20:10 Meditation
20:30—21:00 Meditation
21:00—22:00 Break
22:00 Lights Out