2026 Summer Chan Residency Program

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2 Deposit Information

This registration collects a non-refundable deposit of $100 to secure your application for the 2026 Summer Chan Residency Program. Submitting this deposit does not guarantee acceptance. If accepted, your deposit will be applied toward your total program fee according to your selected duration and tier. The remaining balance will be collected separately after acceptance. Click here for more information on program fees.

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Camping

We offer a peaceful, natural camping area behind the Chan Center, accessible by walking through our back lot or via...

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Camping
We offer a peaceful, natural camping area behind the Chan Center, accessible by walking through our back lot or via Old Saint Augustine Road. Campers are fully supported with 3 meals a day, access to bathrooms and showers, and a beautiful outdoor setting with Florida’s signature Live Oak trees and Spanish moss.

🌱 Camping Guidelines
Tent Size: We recommend a 3–4 person tent to give you space to sleep, sit, and organize personal items. Weather-Ready Setup:

Make sure your tent is rainproof

Use a ground tarp or pad underneath

Air out your tent regularly — Florida is humid!

Sleep Comfortably: A sleeping pad, cot, or lightweight mattress helps you rest and recover. Helpful Gear:

Headlamp or flashlight

Slip-on shoes

Bug spray

Layers for warmth or sun protection

🚿 Bathrooms & Showers
Campers have access to bathrooms in both the main Chan Center and dorms. Shared shower times will be scheduled — you’ll sign up for a slot in the appropriate dorm before the retreat.

🐜 Safety & Nature Awareness
The field is part of a natural ecosystem. Please be mindful of:

Uneven terrain

Fire ant mounds

Poison ivy

Ticks — check yourself daily

First Aid Kits are located:

Under the main building's bathroom sink

In the kitchen

In each dorm
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Commuter

If you are staying off-site (in a hotel, shared room, or a home in Tallahassee), you may register as a...

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Commuter
If you are staying off-site (in a hotel, shared room, or a home in Tallahassee), you may register as a commuter. As a commuter, you must have reliable transportation and be able to arrive on time each morning and stay through the end of the day’s schedule. This option is intended for those who are local or have arranged nearby housing independently. Commuters will receive 3 vegetarian meals per day and are fully integrated into the retreat schedule and group. Please plan to attend the entire retreat, including early mornings and evening sessions.

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Shared Dorm Housing (Bunk Bed Style)

🛏️ Our shared dorms are cozy, simple spaces. Each dorm includes: Bunk-bed style sleeping (you’ll be sharing a room with...

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Shared Dorm Housing (Bunk Bed Style)
🛏️ Our shared dorms are cozy, simple spaces. Each dorm includes:

Bunk-bed style sleeping (you’ll be sharing a room with others)

Shared heated shower and toilet facilities

Access to a fridge for storing small items

Basic bedding provided

We will assign dorms based on age, physical ability, and retreat experience after you are accepted to the retreat. Spaces are limited — we have approximately 26 beds total across all dormitories. Please note: This is our standard housing option for those staying on site. It provides a peaceful, supportive environment for deep practice alongside fellow retreatants.
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3 Registration

Registration	Based on your questions below, we will email you for further steps. Please note that filling out a registration is not an acceptance to the retreat.
What session are you applying for?
How did you hear about the Summer Residency Program?
When were you born? *
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Occuption or Major of Study
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Will you need any financial assistance? If so, please describe. *

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4 Practice Background

How many years have you practiced Buddhadharma? Please also include a description of your practice history. *
Do you practice meditation regularly? If so, how often? *	Daily Weekly Irregularly Never Other This option does not show up on mobile devices.
What is the primary lineage within the Buddhist tradition that you have practiced under?
Have you studied with other meditation teacher(s) before?	Yes No
Have you taken the Three Refuges and Five Precepts in Buddhism? *	Yes No
Under which teacher did you take refuge and precepts with? *
Retreat Experience
Have you done a 7-day or longer intensive meditation retreat? *	Yes No
What is the date of your last 7-day or longer intensive meditation retreat? *
Please describe your retreat practice history:
Have you ever been in a Buddhist residential training program?	Yes No
Please describe your history of Buddhist residential training practice:
Have you done retreats with the Tallahassee Chan Center before? *	Yes No This option does not show up on mobile devices.
Work Practice & Skills
During the retreat, you will be assigned a work practice. Do you have any specific skills that we should be aware of?	Suggestions are: Kitchen/cooking; Gardening; Mechanical repairs; Audio/Visual Experience

5 Health & Accessibility

Physical Health
Do you have any medical issues? *	You must complete this portion of the retreat application even if you have informed us of medical issues before. Please include the information again. We request the following information to help us determine whether or not participation in a retreat will aggravate a serious medical condition, endanger a participant's health, or disrupt the functioning of a retreat. The information provided will be kept strictly confidential to protect the applicant's privacy. Please include: Serious back or leg ailments Joint or disc degeneration, or any replacement surgeries Dizziness, palpitation, or shortness of breath due to meditation High or low blood pressure Heart problems Major surgery or infectious disease If you have been treated for serious emotional or psychological symptoms If you have none, please write 'none.'
Are you currently taking any medications?	Yes No
Please specify by letting us know exactly what kind of medication you are taking.
Do you have any allergies?	Please list any new or old allergies.
What are your allergies? *	Please note all allergies, including dietary, medication or plants.
How can we support you if you have an allergic reaction? *
Do you have any dietary restrictions? *	We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the retreat and need to know any dietary restrictions of concern.
Can you provide proof of health insurance prior to the start of the program? *	Yes No
Practice Support Needs
Do you need any meditation supports as far as a chair or bench? Is there anything you'd like us to know about your preferences for seating? *	There will be lengthy periods of meditation in this program so please let us know if you require a special type of meditation support.
Do you snore or have any nighttime breathing issues we should be aware of (e.g., CPAP use)?	Yes No
Do you have any accessibility or medical equipment needs we should be aware of? *	For example, do you use a cane, or require placement near an outlet for a CPAP machine? If so, please let us know below.
Comments or Special Needs
Emotional Stability
Have you ever received mental health treatment? *	Yes No
For your treatment of mental health matters, please describe the type of care you have received.
Are you currently working with a therapist? *	Yes No
Do we have permission to contact your therapist?	Yes No
What is your therapist's name?
What is your therapist's phone number?
What is your therapist's email address?
Why do you want to join this multi-week Chan residency program? Please also include any additional comments about your practice below. *

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6 Contact Information

Your Home Address *
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City *
State/Prov. *
Zip/Postal *
Country *
Phone *
What is your emergency contact's phone number? *
What is your emergency contact's name? *

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7 Personal Statement & Fit

Why do you want to come on this retreat? Please also include any additional comments about your practice below. *
Do you have any outside commitments that might affect your ability to participate full-time? *	Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony? *	Yes No
Please describe the nature of the crime and when it occurred.
Do you have a history of addiction? *	Yes No
Please describe your history of addiction.

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1 Welcome

2 Deposit Information

Select an option*

Camping

Commuter

Shared Dorm Housing (Bunk Bed Style)

3 Registration

4 Practice Background

5 Health & Accessibility

6 Contact Information

7 Personal Statement & Fit

8 References

9 Security Check

10 Payment