CENTRE POLICIES
At Mahamudra Centre, all residents and visitors are asked to follow these five ethical guidelines while on the property:
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Protect living beings (refrain from killing, even small insects)
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Respect others’ belongings (refrain from stealing and taking anything not freely given)
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Speak truthfully (refrain from lying)
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Refrain from sexual contact (to create a space for spiritual introspection and development with less distraction; dressing modestly is also encouraged)
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Refrain from using intoxicants, e.g. alcohol, tobacco, etc. (to help cultivate clarity of mind and body, and create a safe, calm environment for everyone)
Visitor guidelines
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 14 days before arrival date
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After the free cancellation period ends, 50% of the total price will be charged
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For "no shows" guests will be charge 100% of the total price
Ethics and Protecting from Abuse
Our centre follows the guidelines as set out by the Foundation for the Preservation of Mahayana Buddhism Organisation (FPMT).
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​You can also view our Confidentiality Policy here​
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We have a no pet policy with two exceptions:
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If you are travelling with your pet, we do invite you to stop long enough to walk your pet around the brick walkway of the stupa (at the entrance) clockwise 3 times as a blessing, but not go on other parts of the property and never have the animal off a lead or out of its crate.
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With advance special permission from the office.
No matter how sweet your pet is, this rule is necessary because:
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We have endangered bird life on our property – particularly banded rails and brown teals – that can be scared and hurt by dogs, especially in nesting areas.
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Other guests may be afraid of dogs, particularly people from cultures that don’t keep animals as pets or people who have been injured by aggressive animals.
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When other guests see dogs on the property, they expect to also be able to bring theirs in the future. When there are multiple dogs, it adds a whole new layer of issues.
pet policy