GUIDELINES

 

 

*Please note that if you are feeling unwell, with a cough, fever, or sore throat, we ask that you refrain from attending in order to protect the health and wellbeing of all. 

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Before the service:

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• Please silence all electronic devices. 

• Arrive early enough to find a seat. 

• If you know you will have to leave early, please sit in the back of the chapel.

• Wear clothing that is made of soft fabrics that do not make noise. Nylon jackets and rain gear are usually noisy. Cotton, wool, polar fleece etc. are usually quiet fabrics.

• Because some people are allergic and highly sensitive to strong fragrances, please kindly refrain from wearing scents, such as perfumes, colognes, or essential oils. 

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During the service:

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• Before entering the chapel, pause within and interiorize to calm the mind and body. 

• If arriving late, please do not enter during periods of prayer or meditation. Instead, wait until a chant begins and enter as quietly as possible and take a seat towards the back. 

• If you need to get up during a service, it is preferable to enter and exit during times of chanting. 

• Be as still as possible during silent periods.

• If possible, only use the restrooms, or take a drink of water, stand, or do gentle stretches during the chanting periods.

• Practice the meditation techniques so that they are inaudible to others.

• When possible please try to attend the entire meditation service.