Temple Etiquette

Practicing mindfulness is a gift that benefits our community. The following simple rules will help us to keep our environment clean and peaceful.

  • Clothing:

    • Please wear clean socks in the Temple (no bare feet).

    • Please wear clothing that is suitable for yourself and others for mediation practice (loose-fitting, modest, non-revealing clothing).

  • We always appreciate your kind love offerings in support of our Temple. The suggested donation for any program you are joining is $5-$20.

  • We encourage you to arrive at least five minutes early to settle the mind and body.

  • Please do not use any scented personal products.

  • Please do not bring your cell phone into the temple.  If you do bring your cell phone inside, please turn off all audio and place it in a cubby.

  • Please take off your shoes in front of the shoe cubbies inside the glass-enclosed Temple porch.

  • If you arrive in the middle of silent sitting during a meditation service, please meditate in the foyer until the time of silent sitting has ended.

  • Once you have joined a meditation service, please respect the practice of others by remaining until the end of the service.

    Spiritual practice is discovering our calm, true nature. From this state of mind, perpetual, unconditional, indestructible happiness and freedom arise.