Guidelines for Meditators on Retreat

Below are some guidlines for what is expected from meditators whilst on retreat

• Group meditation with Teacher at 4.45am and 7.00am; if the Teacher is unavailable please adhere to these meditation times regardless. Private meditation one hour minimum morning and afternoon.  
• Meditators should maintain silence at all times unless addressing questions with the teacher.
• No reading, using internet or listening to music permitted.
• Meditators should stay at the centre for the entire retreat.
• Meditators are expected to wear white loose fitting clothing.
• Meditators should be considerate to other meditators and other users of the facilities at all times.
• Please help to keep the center clean and tidy.
• No eating after lunnchtime (12.00pm) ,although yoghurts and liquids are permitted  

Whilst on the Temple grounds under no circumstances allow your body to come in contact with a monk

Please be aware to sit with dignity and ‘ lounge’ only in your room.

It is customary to make donations for the monks, nuns and teachers at the end of a retreat.If you cannot afford a donation this is not a problem.

Please contact info@templeofdawn.org if you have any questions