Pa-Auk
Forest Monastery
帕奥禅林
Rules
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What to
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Typical set of utensils for a lay
yogi
Theravàda bhikkhus need to bring the obligatory set of three robes:
under robe, upper robe, and double robe, and an alms bowl. Other necessary
items may be obtained/borrowed from the Saïgha Office.
Lay yogis may bring the following:
- suitable clothings- light and easy-to wash type,
slippers/sandals, a jumper, socks and maybe a sleeping bag for the colder
periods of the rainy/cold seasons
- a large umbrella, meditation mat and cushion (if
yogi has preference)
- a set of eating utensils, mosquito net, insect
repellant, a canteen for water
- toiletries (+ spare razors), dental floss, washing
powder/detergent, torch/batteries, alarm clock, writing paper/envelopes,
10-12 (or more) passport size photos (for visa extension), a spare pair of
prescription glasses
- medicine, vitamins/health supplements
- sufficient financial means to meet all expenses
other than food (special food excepted) and lodging, which is provided
free of charge by the Monastery.
For advice on suitable
clothings, please refer to the Monastery Rules and Information for Foreigner Meditators.