1. Prior Permission:

• Visitors planning to stay at the monastery for any duration must inform the management in advance and obtain permission before their arrival.

2. Observance of Precepts:

During their stay, visitors are expected to strictly observe the Five Moral Precepts:

• Abstaining from killing any living beings
• Abstaining from taking what is not given
• Abstaining from sexual misconduct
• Abstaining from inappropriate speech
• Abstaining from intoxicants

3. Additional Observances for Well-being:

To support mental clarity and discipline, visitors must also:

• Refrain from Eating after midday
• Refrain from Entertainment (e.g., music, movies, and recreational activities)
• Refrain from Body adnornment like wearing makeup, jewelry, perfume, ornaments, etc.

4. Duration of Stay:

• General visitors may stay for a maximum of 10 days.
• Ordination aspirants may stay for 30 days.
• Extensions may be considered based on accommodation availability and prior approval.

5. Essential Items to Bring:

Visitors must bring personal necessities, including:

• Soap & detergent
• Two pairs of bed sheets and pillow covers
• Mosquito repellent spray
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Umbrella
• Torch
• Towel
• Any other personal requisites

6. Medical Needs:

• Those on prescription medications or requiring insulin shots must bring a suffcient supply for the entire duration of their stay.

7. Identity Documents:

• Visitors must carry one passport-size photo and a photocopy of their Aadhaar Card or Passport.

8. Dress Code:

• Modest attire is required within the monastic premises.
• White clothing is most appropriate and recommended for visitors.

9. Monastery’s Daily Schedule (Indicative)

• 4:00 am – Wake up, Exercise
• 4:30 am – Group meditation
• 6:00 am – Alms round (where practiced) or breakfast
• 8:00 am – Personal meditation, study, or seclusion
• 9:30 am – Interview
• 10:50 am – Main meal
• 12:00 pm – Rest
• 1:00 pm – Walking meditation, study
• 5:00 pm – Refreshment
• 6:00 pm – Personal meditation, study, or seclusion
• 10:00 pm – Lights Out

10. Purpose of the Monastery:

While the monastery welcomes lay practitioners, its primary purpose is Monastic Education. Visitors are encouraged to cultivate a deeper understanding of mental development through the Noble Eightfold Path.