What to bring

(courses held in Dhamma Mahi)

BEDDING

Please bring a pillowcase, a fitted sheet for the mattress (IMPORTANT: some mattresses mesure 200 X 90 cm, so either bring a fitted sheet of that size or a flat sheet), and a top sheet or a duvet cover. Each bed is equipped with a mattress with its protective cover, a pillow size 45X70 cm with its protective cover, and a duvet.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY SLEEPING BAG.

TOILETRIES

Please bring your own towel, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, unscented deodorant, shaving equipment, sanitary supplies, etc. Please do not bring any perfumes or strongly scented toiletries.

CLOTHING

Bring enough warm and comfortable clothing for the duration of your stay. Note that only basic hand-washing facilities are available at the centre. Washing powder and a clothes line are provided.
Choose simple clothes, limited in number. Note that Dhamma Mahi is a rural property, and it is advisable to bring some waterproof clothing at all times of the year, an umbrella, outdoor shoes and slippers.

Modest clothes are required, therefore tight, transparent, revealing and conspicuous clothing are proscribed. This includes shorts, short skirts, tights, stockings and sleeveless shirts. Trousers and skirts should be calf-lenght or lower when sitted.

MEDITATION CUSHIONS / SHAWL

Meditation cushions and shawls are available at the centre. You may bring your own if you wish.

USEFUL EXTRAS

A torch and a travel alarm clock. Please do not bring mobile phones or personal organisers to be used as alarm clocks.