To foster a contemplative atmosphere in the monastery, we ask everyone to please follow these guidelines duration your visit.

• Please follow the Eight Precepts

1. To undertake the precept to refrain from killing or harming any living being.

2. To undertake the precept to refrain from taking what is not given.

3. To undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.

4. To undertake the precept to refrain from false and harmful speech (which includes harsh, divisive, and frivolous speech).

5. To undertake the precept to refrain from consuming drugs, alcohol or tobacco.

6. To undertake the precept to refrain from entertainment, beautification and adornment.

7. To undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.

8. To undertake the precept to refrain from eating at inappropriate times (i.e. refraining from eating after mid-day).

• We follow a vegetarian, egg-free diet. We also do not eat garlic, onion, chives, leeks or green onions (plants from the allium family). Please refrain from bringing these items to the monastery.

• To support the monastic setting, please do not wear suggestive clothing. Loose clothes that fully cover the legs, shoulders and chest are best.