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.

This retreat is open to individuals between the ages of 16 and 35.