Monastery for meditation and Chan Buddhism

The Watermoon Monastery is a place for meditation, authentic Buddhist teachings and personal transformation in the tradition of Chinese Chan.

Offers in the monastery

Our diverse offerings in Buddhist practice are for everyone who wishes to experience mindfulness, inner peace, and spiritual depth in community.

Sitting meditation & retreats

Calm and focus your mind through silent Chan meditation on a cushion or chair.

Meditation Courses

Combine meditation and Buddhist wisdom for deeper insight and inner transformation.

Earnings weekends

Practice mindful collaboration in the house and garden and experience everyday activities as a practice of mindfulness and connectedness.

Shifu Simplicity

Shifu Simplicity is the abbess of Miao Fa Centre. Shifu (pronounced: shiffu) is the Chinese address for all monks and nuns. It means Dharma teacher. In the Centre we just call her Shifu