Guidelines & Accommodations

Everything you need to know to prepare for your stay and ensure a peaceful experience.

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1. Arrival & Preparation

Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in, settle your belongings, and find a seat in the meditation hall.

Dress comfortably for sitting and light movement. Layers are encouraged in case the room temperature changes.

2. Meals & Refreshments

A vegetarian lunch and tea are included with your registration fee. Please note that we cannot make allergy or other dietary accommodations.

 

3. Electronic Devices

Phones and electronic devices should remain silenced and put away during all sessions. If you need to use your phone for an emergency, please step outside quietly to avoid disturbing others.

4. Participation

While participation in all sessions is encouraged, you may rest quietly if needed. It is up to you and not the instructors to determine what you are able or unable to do. Honor and listen to your body or any cautions from your doctor.

5. Conduct & Environment

Please maintain quiet during meditation periods and maintain appropriate conduct of your speech and actions throughout the day.

Alcohol, recreational drugs, and disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited.

6. Questions & Contact

If you have any questions before the retreat or on the day of, please reach out:
info@soshimsa.org
908-377-9803
Text: 908-591-1754

Terms & Conditions​​

1. By registering for the retreat, the participant agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the retreat and the venue.

2. It is further agreed that the organizer (Soshimsa Zen Center, Inc.) obligates itself to furnish competent instructors and facilities, but it is understood and agreed that the organizer is under no obligation to provide any specific instructor, food, or lodging accommodation desired or selected by the participant.  

3. Participant further understands that if they should bring discredit to themselves, the venue, or the organizer, by means of improper conduct, any and all terms of their registration may be withdrawn, and that no refund for any amount paid will be made.

4. At all classes, workshops, and seminars conducted at the retreat, reasonable care is taken to prevent serious injuries and minimize accidents, and it is required that participants obey the rules and regulations of the retreat.  Participant agrees to hold the venue, the organizer, its officers, instructors, volunteers, guests, and members free and harmless of any liability or damages.

5. It is expressly agreed that all exercises and use of all facilities shall be undertaken by the participant at the participant’s sole risk.

6.   Facilities, class locations, instructors, presenters, service regulations, and policies are subject to change, without notice, at the sole discretion of the organizer, and the participant agrees to accept such changes as a condition to retreat registration.

7. Participant hereby represents that they have no knowledge of any physical condition that would render them unable to participate in the retreat. Participant further represents and promises that, in the event that they become physically unable to participate herein, they will immediately notify the staff in writing of the same.

8. If the participant is injured while involved in the retreat activities and requires medical attention, your health insurance will be the primary source responsible for payment of the cost of treatment.

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