House Rules

Guests are asked to observe the following:

• Outside shoes are left in the racks at the entrances. During the cooler months, it is a good idea to wear socks and bring indoor slippers.
• Smoking is permitted only on the front porch.
• Not permitted on the grounds: meat, including fish and poultry; alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs; firearms.
• Please do not bring pets into the Zen Center.
• Video recording is not permitted. Please ask permission before making audio recordings and still photographs.
• The general environment is quiet and meditative.
• Guests are asked not to enter the Monastery (on the other side of the pond) without first getting permission from someone on the Providence Zen Center staff.