STAY AT GUANG JUE TEMPLE CHINA
Situated one hour from Hangzhou near Lin’An is the little town of Zaoxi. Walk along a
tranquil rural road with the backdrop of high bamboo forested mountains you
will come to a path that leads to Guang
Jue Temple.
This temple dating from the Qing Dynasty under the direction of the Venerable
Zheng Rong is a haven of tranquility and spirituality in the Pure Land Buddhist
tradition.It is a place to come and learn
and practise Meditation in the Pure Land tradition, a place to re-discover yourself, a place to find healing
for a tired mind. Regular Meditation Retreats and Mindfulness Skills Week Ends are held. Check Courses, Workshops and Resources.
Simple but comfortable accommodation
Staying in a temple monastery is a special experience.
The accommodation is simple but clean and comfortable. Meals are vegetarian
from food all grown fresh at the monastery.
Programs Formal or Informal
Guang Jue Temple is a learning centre for Pure Land Buddhism under the
direction of Master Zheng Rong and Retreat Facilitator Malcolm Hunt. Programs are available in English and French.
- Meditation
Retreats
- Mindfulness
Training
- Introduction
to Pure Land Practice
- Naikan
- Guided
Retreats
A Place for the Weary or Searching Traveller
Chinese Buddhism is rich in
cultural heritage. Introduced to China in the first century Buddhism spread from India taking on a distinctive form in China. Not far from Guang
Jue Temple
at Tian Mu Shan Pure Land Buddhism was introduced to Japanese monks who
established Buddhism in Japan.
Many travellers are searching
for something. The heavy baggage is often clinging on. A detour to a temple
stay at Guang Jue could be a place to find something deeper and more meaningful
on the journey. You are welcome to stop a while and chat, learn to meditate in
the Pure Land tradition and maybe even leave some
heavy baggage behind.
Local tours are available to
Tianmushan, the World Heritage National Park
and the famous Chuanyue
Temple where the Japanese
Linji sect originated. Other attractions are lunch and tea visits to local
villages.
Local tours are available to Tianmushan, the World Heritage National Park and the famous Chuanyue Temple where the Japanese Linji sect originated. Other attractions are visits to local villages, Farm Stays and fabulous mountain guided treks.
Cost: Donation Only. Includes meals (vegetarian) and accommodation.
Generosity or dàna is the foundation practice of the Buddha's way of liberation.
For further details, please contact Retreat Facilitator. Use the Contact Us Form
Buddhist Peace and Harmony Conference and Meditation Week End
Contact Us for Booking Form or further information.
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Guang Jue Temple Retreat
Seated around fire on a winter evening
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Ch'an Yuan Temple
Day trip to Tian Mu Mountain
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Ch'an Yuan Temple Tian Mu Mountain
Wei To Buddha
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Ch'an Yuan Temple Tian Mu Mountain
Pagoda
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Ch'an Yuan Temple Tian Mu Mountain
Meet with the Dharma Master
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Guang Jue Temple
Dharma Teaching with Ven. Zheng Rong
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Guang Jue Temple
Dharma Master Zheng Rong
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Guang Jue Temple
All Sentient Beings are welcome
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Capture the "ling"in your temple stay: What others are saying
For those seeking to get away from the
stress, hussle & bussle of city living, a short trip to the
mountainside of Zaoxi and the Guang Jue
temple comes with the promise of SUCCESSFUL living, peace & quite....
The charm The Guang Jue Temple lies in the
surroundings and atmosphere – simplicity
amidst bountiful beauty. Under the
guidance of the venerable master Zheng Rong and retreat facilitator Malcolm
Hunt, beginners like myself feel comfortable being introduced to meditation
techniques.
The time I have spent at Guang Jue temple
will be forever cherished by me. I know I have returned back with a greater precious
learning & an appreciation for mindfulness at all times. Marietta, India
Thank you so much for a truly enlightening retreat. I feel very blessed to have seen this part of China and to have been touched by so many beautiful people. Ashley, USA
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