Information

While at Mt. Equity Zen Monastery, participants dress in comfortable, loose-fitting attire in solid or subdued colors befitting a sacred space (no jeans or very short sleeves), and are to abide by the following Five Precepts which promote harmony and well being for ourselves and others.

1. Not to take life.
2. Not to take what is not given and to promptly return what is borrowed.
3. Abstain from sexual activity.
4. Not to speak falsely.
5. Abstain from drugs, tobacco and intoxicants.

What to Bring

Please bring toiletries, comfortable clothes in subdued colors (no shorts, tank tops or tights), rain gear, work clothes and your own sheets or sleeping bag. No fragrances, accessories or pets. Clothing should have a quiet dignity suited to visiting a sanctuary. Leave behind all electronics, including cell phones during your retreat

Registration

Please register by using our new online registration page.

Bell cushion

Alternatively, you may send for a brochure, fill out and mail the registration form so that it will arrive at least two weeks before the desired event. Be sure to include your name, occupation, address, phone number, e-mail address, and the date of the event you wish to attend. Written directions for new participants are available upon request. Notification of cancellation is also greatly appreciated as early as possible.

It is through the practice of the First Perfection, the gesture of giving, that the resolve to cultivate a meditation practice is made evident. Donations help to maintain the monastery, aid unwaged participants, support the prison ministry and youth-at-risk. It is through the mutual exchange of offerings for the priceless Dharma teachings that a monastery is able to flourish and meet the growing needs of those who come to its doors.