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Visitor Accommodation at Samye Ling Comprises:-

• Potala House - Our very popular modern guesthouse with 30 single rooms and one twin room.
• Tashi Deleg House - Smaller guesthouse with simple, retreat style rooms. 6 Singles and 3 twin rooms.
• Zamsem House (also known as Johnstone House) - The original old building with its own self-service tea room, small library, lounge and public payphone. Dormitory beds and 3 twin rooms.
  

Approx 15 minutes walk away is Purelands, the location for our guided Purelands Retreats (see programme for dates). This accommodation comprises:

• Anis House - Single rooms for WOMEN ONLY.
• Purelands House - Single rooms only.

We respectfully ask that accommodation is booked at least 24hrs in advance so that we can ensure that rooms are ready and available.

Weekend Course Timetable

Friday (course arrival day):

1.30 - 6.00pm Course Registration
6.00 - 7.00pm Supper
7.00 - 8.30pm Course Time

Saturday and Sundays:

10am - 12.30pm

3pm - 5.30pm.
Break times and variations in the timetable will be advised by the course leader.

Courses take place in the back of the temple, the back of the new dinning room or in the new Chenrezig Shrine Room. Prayers, Dharma teachings and empowerments are held in the Temple.

All guests are welcome to attend prayer and meditation sessions.

Checking in

• Please arrive by 6pm.

Checking out

• Check out time is 11.00am.
• Please tidy your room and return used sheets and pillowcases to the laundry.

Five Golden Rules

To show respect for ourselves and others and to protect Samye Ling as a sacred space, Abbot, Lama Yeshe Rinpoche requests all who visit and stay here to follow these rules:

1. To protect life and refrain from killing.
2. To respect other's property and refrain from stealing.
3. To speak the truth and refrain from lying.
4. To embrace health and refrain from intoxicants.
5. To respect others and refrain from harmful sexual activity.

Children

Overnight guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent / guardian or have written permission from them. The minimum age for overnight guests is 16 years.

Children are welcome to visit during the day but should be closely supervised at all times as there are no facilities in the monastery for children and the centre is unable to take responsibility for their well being. There is also some hazard to children in that there is building work in progress on the grounds, so it is best to be aware of this when you arrive.

Pets

Unfortunately, no pets are permitted as we have peacocks and other vulnerable animals on our grounds.

Guest Valuables

We very much regret that we are unable to accept responsibility for your personal property.

Notice to campers

Please bring adequate bedding, blankets, pillows etc. as these are not provided by the centre.

Service

To assist in the smooth running of the monastery guests are respectfully asked to contribute some time each day to help out with daily chores such as washing up after lunch (please report to the kitchen at 1.30pm). But this is not compulsory.

Conditions

Alcohol, illicit drugs and fishing are not permitted anywhere on Samye Ling property. Please also be aware that Samye Ling is not a drink or drug rehabilitation centre.

We endeavour to ensure your stay at Samye Ling is comfortable, enjoyable and meaningful. However Samye Ling cannot accept responsibility for the mental and physical health of people attending courses.

Please respect the quiet time at the centre after 10.00pm.

Useful things to bring

The weather is often changeable in Eskdalemuir so waterproof wear is essential. Warm and comfortable clothing is recommended for all workshops. A blanket, massage oil, a notepad, writing or art materials, may also be useful, depending on which course you are attending.