Retreats

Retreat with Shifu Wu Nanfang: 10–24 October 2026

For the first time, the Gulun Chan Academy opens its doors for a dedicated retreat.

Shifu Wu Nanfang will personally teach Gong Fu and give talks every day. This has never happened before. Shifu does not transmit lightly.

The theme is Chan and Kung Fu.

This will be a meditative retreat, with more standing meditation, Chan talks and sitting meditation.

We focus on Gulun Kung Fu basics and Ba Duan Jin; however, if more experienced students join, we will teach more advanced practices.

Each evening, Shifu and Ben will give a talk — a series on the heart of the tradition: where Chan and Kung Fu meet.

This retreat is for those who want to sit with themselves. To find stillness.

The Daily Schedule

• 6:00–7:00 — Standing meditation & pay respect to Bodhidharma

• 7:00 — Breakfast

• 7:30–8:00 — Chan in life (sweeping the floor, cleaning)

• 9:00–11:00 — Gulun Kung Fu

• 11:45 — Lunch

• 12:30–13:20 — Calligraphy (optional)

• 13:30–14:20 — Rest

• 14:30–16:30 — Gulun Kung Fu

• 17:30 — Dinner

• 18:00–19:00 — Evening talk with Shifu / Ben

• 19:00–20:00 — Meditation

• 21:00 — Lights out

Special Trip

On the weekends, we will take special trips to:

1. Shaolin Temple and in particular the cave where Bodhidharma sat in meditation for nine years

2. The birthplace of Gulun Kung Fu, where founder Wu Gulun lived.

There will also be space for you to take alone time in nature.

What's Included

• Daily teaching from Shifu Wu Nanfang, lead teacher Hufei and Ben

• Accommodation in our newly renovated rooms

• Three meals a day

• Training uniform

• Weekend excursions

• Local food

All meals will be vegetarian.

8,000 RMB (around €1,000) for the full two weeks.

Who Should Come

Anyone looking for a deep experience of internal martial arts with a Zen flavour.

You don't need prior experience with Gulun Kung Fu.

This retreat will be meditative, not suitable for those looking for fitness workouts, flashy moves or a photo-taking tourist experience.

Book Your Place

For booking, questions, or an invitation letter, contact Li Juan:
wugulunacademy@hotmail.com

We look forward to seeing you.

Amituofo 🙏