What to Expect

What to expect when staying at

Pine Mountain Temple

The Monks of Pine Mountain Buddhist Temple warmly invite you to come visit us and join us in the practice of the Buddhadharma. Our practice is community practice and we ask that those who wish stay with us for any length of time participate in the temple activities. We are happy to discuss and accomodate individual needs for extra rest or meditation.

The area around the Temple does not have Cell Phone service and the temple does not have land line telephone service. For emergencies, we do have a satellite telephone.
In order to preserve the retreat atmosphere and quiet of the Temple, we do not offer guests access to the Internet, unless previously arranged.

We especially ask that guests observe the following guidelines:

To participate wholeheartedly in all Temple activities and to be punctual in following the schedule, is to learn to drop likes and dislikes. When we let go of likes and dislikes we begin to see how the Buddha’s Truth can be found in all things at all times.
Please do not engage in other religious practices during your stay; while you are here, please do not read books other than those available in our library
Please do not use or bring alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, musical instruments or tapes, radios, pets, fire arms, or other weapons.
Please plan to participate in the community meals. Vegetarian (but not Vegan) food is served at the meals; please take as much as you need, and, so as not to waste food, please eat what you take. If you have special dietary needs, please talk to one of the monks.
If there is anything about the teaching or practice you do not understand, or have difficulty with, please feel free to discuss this with one of the monks.