CENTRE POLICIES
At Mahamudra Centre, our policies are designed to create a respectful, supportive, and safe environment for all who visit.
At Mahamudra Centre, all residents and visitors are asked to follow these five ethical guidelines while on the property:
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Protect living beings (refrain from killing, even small insects)
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Respect others’ belongings (refrain from stealing and taking anything not freely given)
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Speak truthfully (refrain from lying)
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Refrain from sexual contact (to create a space for spiritual introspection and development with less distraction; dressing modestly is also encouraged)
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Refrain from using intoxicants, e.g. alcohol, tobacco, etc. (to help cultivate clarity of mind and body, and create a safe, calm environment for everyone)
Visitor guidelines
Refund & Cancellation Policy
We recognise that circumstances may change, and we do our best to approach cancellations with understanding and fairness. To support both our guests and the ongoing running of Mahamudra Centre, please take a moment to review our refund and cancellation policy:
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Free cancellation until 14 days before arrival date​
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After the free cancellation period ends, 50% of the total price will be charged​
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For "no shows" guests will be charge 100% of the total price
Ethics and Protecting from Abuse
Our centre follows the guidelines as set out by the Foundation for the Preservation of Mahayana Buddhism Organisation (FPMT).
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​You can also view our Confidentiality Policy here​
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pet policy
We have a no pet policy with two exceptions:​
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If you are travelling with your pet, we do invite you to stop long enough to walk your pet around the brick walkway of the stupa (at the entrance) clockwise 3 times as a blessing, but not go on other parts of the property and never have the animal off a lead or out of its crate.
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With advance special permission from the office.
No matter how sweet your pet is, this rule is necessary because:
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We have endangered bird life on our property – particularly banded rails and brown teals – that can be scared and hurt by dogs, especially in nesting areas.
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Other guests may be afraid of dogs, particularly people from cultures that don’t keep animals as pets or people who have been injured by aggressive animals.
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When other guests see dogs on the property, they expect to also be able to bring theirs in the future. When there are multiple dogs, it adds a whole new layer of issues.