Dharma Drum Mountain Awakening Camp invites you to experience monastic life

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the busyness of life? Have you ever wondered about the true meaning of existence?

From February 1 to February 8, 2026, Dharma Drum Sangha University will host the 23th Awakening Camp at the Dharma Drum World Center for Buddhist Education in Taiwan. Registration opens on October 15.

Participants are invited to step away from worldly distractions and immerse themselves in eight days of monastic life in the Chinese Buddhist tradition — cultivating purity, clarity, and inner freedom through mindful living and daily practice.


Dharma Drum Mountain the 23th Awakening Camp

【Date】February 01 - February 08 , 2026

【Location】Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education (Jinshan Dist. NTC)

【Application Requirements】
MALE from 18 to 42 years old, FEMALE from 18 to 40 years old. With high school education and a keen interest in experiencing the Buddhist Monastic lifestyle. Since the event is conducted in Chinese, a basic knowledge of spoken Chinese would be advisable. English translation will be provided if needed.

【Registration】
Online registration, URL:  http://ddmplus.ddm.org.tw/awakening.aspx
October 15, 2025 open registration. Limited vacancies, early registration is encouraged. Transportation fee only. Attendance fee sponsored by the public, donations are most welcomed.

【Contact us】
E-mail： awakening.ddm@ddmf.org.tw
Awakening Camp Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/awakeninglife/
Awakening Camp Website： https://www.ddsu.org/news_en.php?id=8667

Phone：
+886-2-24987171 ext.2351（Available time: weekdays 09:00-17:00）
+886-910159557（Available time: weekdays 17:00-19:30 , weekends 09:00-17:00）

Address：
At Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education (Jinshan Dist. NTC)：No. 555, Fagu Rd., Jinshan Dist.,New Taipei City 20842, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

【Organizer】
Dharma Drum Sangha University Website： https://www.ddsu.org/
Sangha University Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/ddsanghau/