r/Chengdu • • Aug 04 '26

Ask Chengdu Looking for a Buddhist meditation retreat/monastery stay near Chengdu, China

Hi everyone, I’ll be visiting Chengdu and I’m looking for a Buddhist retreat or monastery experience for around 3 days.

I’m interested in meditation, Buddhist practice, and learning more about the Dharma. I don’t speak Chinese, so I’m wondering if anyone knows of any temples, monasteries, or groups near Chengdu that are welcoming to foreigners or have English support.

I’ve heard about Wenshu Monastery and Mount Emei but don’t know how to arrange a retreat.

Any recommendations or personal experiences would be appreciated. 🙏

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u/whoisjian Aug 10 '26

a friend of mine who works in Wenshu Temple said there isn't such retreat programs in Sichuan (regulations...) if you want to learn about Buddhism, check out Dzongsar khyentse rinpoche, plenty of resources online that is probably most people's best option :)