Reminders:
Before the Class
1. Bow three times toward the shrine
2. Recite the Refuge and Generating the Bodhi-mind prayers with the teacher
During the Class
1. Avoid texting or using your mobile phone unless for class purpose
2. Refrain from chanting mantras and counting your mala beads during class
3. Avoid actions that will disturb your seatmates. It is alright to talk softly.
4. Avoid putting Buddhist books or materials on your feet or on the ground
After the Class
1. Only ask questions relevant to the class or the course. Refrain from asking questions from your own self-study of Buddhism as this may lead the topic elsewhere.
2. Thank the teacher or thank the Buddha statue.
3. Keep your notes and books on a high area of your room when not in use.
4. Refrain from walking over your Buddhist materials.
Others:
1. Inform the teacher in advance if you cannot come or will arrive late.
2. To attend the Middle or Advanced Course, one must have completed the Basic Course first.
3. If you want to cancel your seat in the middle of the course, please inform the office administrator.
4. Kindly be punctual in attending classes. Please be aware of Manila’s traffic situation.