Visitor's Guide

Clothing

• Please do not come in short, low-cut, tight or revealing clothes; this applies to men and women alike: Bermuda shorts, shorts, skirts, vests, tops with low necklines at the front or back, see-through or skin-tight clothing, etc.
• We recommend comfortable, appropriate and respectful clothing, as monks use the space;
• Shoes are not allowed in the Gompa, so be ready to take them off easily;
• As this is a space for meditation, please avoid very strong perfumes.
• Caps and hats are not allowed inside the Gompa;

The space

• Smoking is forbidden everywhere at the Djampel Pawo Buddhist Centre, including the gardens, toilets and garage. Anyone smoking will be asked to leave;
• Everyone is responsible for their own belongings and rubbish;
• Please respect the private areas;
• Dogs, cats and other pets are not allowed.

Children and minors

• Children are welcome at the ceremonies, but we cannot offer a dedicated, supervised area for them.
• Children must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Young people under 18 are welcome; on their first visit they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Atmosphere

• The Djampel Pawo Buddhist Centre is a friendly and welcoming place where silence is cultivated as a state of mind.
• We encourage you to talk to other members and ask them your questions about the Dharma.
• Water, coffee and tea are available at the office. There are usually snacks as well.

Conduct

• Feel welcome to ask your questions about the Dharma at the Monday teachings with Venerable Kalden Rinpoche.
• Switch off your mobile phone before entering the gompa.

Donations

• The Djampel Pawo Buddhist Centre runs entirely on donations.
• All teachings are offered on a donation basis.
• Donations cover all the operating costs of the Djampel Pawo Buddhist Centre, support the teachers and monks, and maintain the Centre. Thank you for your generosity.

Parking

• There is safe street parking on Rua Sá de Miranda and Rua Iraúna.
• The parking area next to the garage is private.

Shop

• Malas and khatas are available for purchase at the office.

Photos and recordings

• Taking photos during teachings and practices is not allowed.
• Please ask for permission to take photos outside the times of teachings and practices.
• His Eminence Venerable Kalden Tulku Rinpoche does not like being photographed; please be respectful to avoid any embarrassment.
• Audio and video recordings of the teachings are not allowed.

Etiquette in the Gompa

Please observe these preliminary procedures when entering the Gompa or any Buddhist temple.

1. Take off your shoes and leave them in the designated area.
2. Food and drinks are not allowed.
3. When the Lama enters or leaves

• Stand up and bow respectfully.
• Remain standing, in silence, until the Lama has finished his prostrations and sat down (on arrival).
• After the Lama has sat down, make your prostrations (if you cannot, bow), keep silent and take your seat on one of the cushions available.
• While the Lama prepares to leave, make your prostrations in silence.
• Remain standing, bowing respectfully and in silence, until the Lama has completely left the area. Please do not approach the Lama at that moment.

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