Day visitors are welcome to participate in the daily activities of the Monastery (see Daily Schedule) and also spend the day meditating in the ordination hall, dining hall, on the tent platforms, and on the walking paths in the avocado orchard. During your visit, day visitors are asked to observe the Five Precepts and follow Monastery Etiquette. Please refer to the FAQ section for information that may be helpful during your visit.

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The Alms Round

 

The monks’ alms round is at 8:30am every day. If you are running late, the last chance to offer food to the monks is 9:00am at the Dining Hall. This is the only meal of the day. If you arrive after 9:00am, the resident laypeople can receive the food, store it overnight, and offer it to the monks the next day.

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Dhamma Books

 

There are books and mp3 CDs on meditation and Buddhism in the Library and Dining Hall. These are completely free of charge. Take what you think might be useful for you or your family and friends. Most of the books and recordings are also freely available to download from dhammatalks.org