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.