Course Checklist

Arrival and Departure
Students should arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on the day the course starts. The course will end at 7:00 am on the eleventh day. Returning students attending part-time who are arriving after the course has started must give a specific date and time of arrival to ensure someone will be available to greet them.

Please bring the following:

Clothing:
~ shirts
~ pants
~ socks
~ underwear
~ sweaters or other warm layers (as needed)
~ slippers or house shoes - optional (outside shoes should not be worn inside)

Bring enough comfortable, loose fitting clothing for ten days, as only minimal hand washing facilities are available. 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 85°F (30°C) during the summer. Dressing in layers is helpful for dealing with changing weather conditions.

All students should observe the rules for modest dress as outlined in the Code of Discipline. Shorts, tank tops, transparent, tight or revealing clothing, etc. are not permitted. Tights or leggings should be worn only under a knee-length top or shirt.

Outerwear:
~ warm jacket and/or raincoat
~ boots
~ gloves
~ warm hat (can be used during meditation)
~ umbrella
These items may not be needed during the summer months

Meditation supplies:
~ meditation cushion and/or bench
~ meditation shawl or blanket - optional (separate from sleeping blankets)
~ small cushions for knees, etc. - optional
A limited supply of cushions is available, but please bring your own if possible. A floor mat will be provided for each student.

Bedding:
~ sleeping pillow (not the same as your meditation cushion)
~ pillowcase
~ bottom sheet
~ sleeping bag and/or top sheet and warm blankets. Extra blankets are available.

Personal items:
~ soap, shampoo, etc.
~ unscented deodorant
~ other toiletries (shaving and sanitary supplies, etc.)
Please avoid using items with strong scents or perfumes.
~ toothbrush and toothpaste
~ towel
~ liquid laundry soap for handwashing - optional
~ flashlight

PLEASE NOTE: Students are asked not to bring any personal food, reading materials, cell phones, PDAs or journals to use during the course. If brought, these items should be left in your car. If necessary, they can be stored for you and returned at the end of the course.

Emergency contact: In case of an emergency during a course, friends or family can call 360-219-8410 to leave a message for a participant. The message will be relayed promptly.

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