Guidelines for Applying:   Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Willingness to commit to the community's daily schedule and guidelines and policies.
• Physical, mental, and emotional health and stability
• Ability to be on your feet and work for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Positive attitude toward taking direction; flexibility toward changing daily tasks
• Capacity to manage the stress of living in a busy and productive environment
• Financial resources to sustain personal needs (medical, transportation, loans, bills) for the full commitment period
• Openness to learning about Tibetan culture and Buddhist teachings
• Sincere interest in being a member of an intentional community

The work-study retreat program is rigorous physically, mentally and emotionally. Living and working with a close group of people on a 6 day work week with classes and other community activities is challenging, demanding and rewarding.

We ask that applicants be in good physical health with no major or on-going health concerns. Please do not apply if you are coping with major unresolved emotional issues, withdrawal, or diagnosed psychological disorders; or if you have recently quit smoking or using drugs, recently begun a recovery program or have recently begun a regimen of medications.

Trial Period: There is a 30 day trial period, which is included in the total commitment period. The purpose of trial period is to confirm to our mutual agreement that the program is a good fit for the applicant.

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