Please note that you need to read through this entire page and agree to abide by these procedures. In order to verify this you must check the agreement box and fill out the contact information at the end of the form and press the submit button. The form has been correctly submitted when you see the payment page. You will also receive a confirmation email. Thank you.
Covid Policies at Tahoma
We wish to facilitate the training by holding a safe and healthy sesshin. We encourage everyone to be up to date on their vaccinations for their own safety and to minimize contagion.
Rapid/Antigen testing
The evening prior to your departure, please Rapid/Antigen test. (If you are traveling on public transit (air, bus, train, taxi, please wear a mask during your trip).
Please note that anyone who shows symptoms will be asked to undertake an AG test.
Masking
Masks are optional but we ask that anyone who shows any cold-like symptoms to wear a mask. This helps lessen the spread of any airborne disease. Please bring a supply of good quality masks (K95, N95) with you. We will have a limited supply on hand if needed.
Housing and Tenting
Housing has long been in short supply at Tahoma, and sleeping options are communal. Tents strongly encouraged, as space for privacy and also for potential quarantine, should that be necessary. Please consider bringing or sending a tent to Tahoma, even if you have requested temple housing. We have a small number of tents, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, let us know quickly if you would like to borrow a tent and we can let you know if any are still available.
In addition, please be aware
-In order to provide for optimal air circulation, the zendo windows will be open. Prepare to dress accordingly.
-If you have a compromised immune system, recovering from surgery, or if you have been unwell, you may wish to consider whether to attend this Osesshin. If you are unwell please stay home and plan to attend another Osesshin in the future.
-Any help with set up before or clean up following Osesshin would be greatly appreciated. If you are able, then come a day early or stay a day after sesshin to assist with many necessary tasks. You must provide us with your expected arrival and departure dates in the form below. If you need to change those dates, contact us, to make arrangements,
-The temple cannot provide transportation.
As always we expect adherence to our core sesshin rules
-Noble silence in all circumstance. Minimal functional speech only.
-Attendance at all events is mandatory. Be on time, which means be there early.
-No electronics especially in the zendo. Put your device into silent/airplane mode and leave in your sleeping area.
Please Note
We have used these guidelines in the past to hold safe sesshin. The guidelines worked then, and your cooperation is requested, so we can keep each other healthy and continue to practice together. Failure to follow our rules or procedures, or acting in such a way that is disruptive to the practice environment can lead to being asked to leave.
