Guidelines
The Milarepa Retreat Center is a place for Buddhist practice. For this reason, everyone should make an effort to practice mindfulness, to help maintain the atmosphere of reflection, prayer, meditation and contemplation for all participants.
FOR THIS REASON, WE ASK THAT YOU OBSERVE A FEW GUIDELINES
- A number of areas are reserved for Three Year Retreat participants. As this retreat is held in strict seclusion, we ask that all visitors to the Center not enter the areas allotted to the Three Year Retreat. Children should be expressly informed about this restriction.
- Bringing pets to the Milarepa retreat grounds is not permitted.
- Smoking, alcoholic beverages and drugs are not permitted anywhere in the Center or on its grounds.
PHOTOGRAPHING
Taking photographs is not permitted during empowerments, teachings or retreats. Exceptions will be announced in advance.
AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
Making audio and video recordings is not permitted during events. The Center makes audio and video recordings of all events that can be purchased after the event.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES
In the Milarepa Retreat Center, waste water is treated in an ecological sewage treatment plant. The plant is located in the outdoor grounds and the treated sewage, when overgrown with reeds, becomes part of nature. We place great importance on using only biodegradable household cleaning, dish washing, personal cleansers and cosmetics. Our food is organic and from the region, whenever possible. Composting is done on the grounds.
