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Shrine Room Etiquette
Guidelines for Conduct


We hope you will join us for practice, either at our weekly sessions, or for specail events. Below are a few guidelines to help you feel comfortable in a traditional Tibetan Buddhist Shrine room.

  • •  We do not wear shoes in the shrine room. Please leave them outside.
  • •  Cushions are provided to practice while sitting on the floor.
  • •  Chairs are provided in case you are unable to sit on the floor.
  • •  Dharma books and texts should put on a cushion, not on the floor.
  • •  Short skirts and revealing garments are not appropriate.
  • •  Do not sit with the legs outstretched, as this is a sign of disrespect.
  • •  Do not lie down in the shrine room.
  • •  Please feel welcome to ask us questions at any time.


Visiting Rinpoche & Empowerments

When meeting a Lama or Rinpoche ofr the first time, many people are quite nervouse and don't know what to do. The link below answers most questions for proper protocol.

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