Clothing

• Modest dress as outlined in the Code of Discipline is required for both men and women.
• Please bring an adequate supply of loose and comfortable clothing, without distracting images and words, which covers the body from over the shoulders to below the knees, even when sitting.  These guidelines allow other students to focus on their meditation more easily. Bring enough clothing for ten days, as only minimal hand washing facilities are available.
• Please don’t bring distracting clothing. Tight, transparent, revealing or otherwise striking clothing, such as shorts, short skirts, tights, leggings, tank, low-cut or skimpy tops, should not be worn at the center.
• sweaters or other warm layers (as needed)

Temperatures range from 25°F (-5°C) to 60°F (15°C) with a good chance of rain from September through June, and from 45°F (7°C) to 95°F (35°C) during the summer.  Dressing in layers is helpful for dealing with changing weather conditions.  All indoor areas are heated to about 68°F.

Seasonal Items

• • • warm jacket and/or raincoat
    • boots
    • gloves
    • warm hat
    • umbrella

Participants must go outdoors several times a day to walk back and forth from the residences to the meditation hall and dining hall. The items above may not be needed during the summer months.