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ATTENTION

To ensure a fulfilling spiritual experience, please follow the guidelines listed below:

  1. During the Seven-Day Retreat, please respect others by not using cell phones anytime.
  2. To respect the principle of Noble Silence, please talk quietly around the sanctuary.
  3. Please attend the ENTIRE retreat. Leaving for personal reasons is not permitted.
  4. Please check the bulletin board for updated schedules and assigned seats. Please adhere to the schedule and attend each section accordingly.
  5. Every attendant is responsible for the maintenance of the sanctuary. Please check the bulletin board for assignments.
  6. Please observe the following guidelines when attending the group chanting:
  7. Please show up promptly and adhere to the schedule.
  8. Chanting must be in harmony with the congregation. The speed and tone of the chant is set by the instrumentalists, do not chant too fast or slow. Do not chant out loud during intermission.
  9. During services, walk in stepwith the group when pacing around the alter and remain concentrated. Please leave even distance between each individual. Do not leave too much space in front of you.
  10. Please do not step over the sutras.
  11. During the Silent Moment, please remain in your seat and do not wander around. If it is necessary to reenter the sanctuary, do so ONLY when chanting is in progress and not during the intermission. Please do not make excessive noise with prayer beads as it may disturb others.
  12. Please label yourblack robewith a name tag and wear it at all times at the sanctuary.
  13. Guests residing in the dormitory, please follow the guidelines below:
  14. Please do not chat in the dormitory nor use cell phones while staying in the dormitory.
  15. Lights will be turned off at 10pm. To avoid disturbing others, please do not shower after 10pm.
  16. Please keep the dormitory neat and clean at all times.
  17. At the end of the retreat, please clean the dormitory prior to leaving. (Wash/dry pillow covers, sheets, comforter cover, empty trash can …etc.) Also, please take all your personal belongings with you.
  18. One must attend the ENTIRE duration of the retreat and attend ALL programs.
  19. Please remember to chant Amitabha in your mind constantly.