The welcome packet

Welcome to Karmê Chöling. We have a number of forms and policies for you to read and be aware of. We will need you to sign that you have read and understood them.

The Care and Conduct Policy is what we ask of everyone who stays here, and how to raise a concern. You sign: “I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Karmê Chöling Code of Conduct while at Karmê Chöling (including all of its properties).”

I recognize that there are risks involved in participating in this activity and hereby assume all risk of injury, harm, damage, or death in connection with my participation in this activity. I understand and agree that neither KCL nor its trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives may be held liable in any way for any injury, harm, damage, or death that may occur to me as a result of my participation in this activity and hereby release Karmê Chöling, its trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives from any injury, harm, damage or death, which may occur while I am participating in the activity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to save and hold harmless Karmê Chöling, its trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives from any claim by myself, my estate, heirs, successors, assigns or other persons arising out of my participation in the activity.

I authorize Karmê Chöling through its trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives to render or obtain such emergency medical care or treatment for me as may be necessary should any injury, harm or accident occur to me while participating in this activity.

I understand and acknowledge that Karmê Chöling does not provide health or medical insurance in connection with the activity and I agree that I will be financially responsible for any bills incurred as a result of medical treatment, including emergency medical treatment and/or transportation to a medical facility, in connection with my participation in the activity.

The waiver also asks the names of any family members under 18 years old.

The information you provide in this form is confidential and available only to the KCL HR Director, KCL Residency Coordinator, and your meditation instructor (if relevant), so they can skillfully maintain awareness of your wellbeing.

To help us support you during your time here, please complete this questionnaire. It asks whether you have any physical limitations or need for accommodations for disabilities, any serious health conditions such as life-threatening allergies, a weakened immune system or environmental sensitivities, any other concerns you would like us to be aware of, and whether you have health insurance or traveler’s health insurance.

If you are taking prescribed medications for any reason, it is crucial you continue to take them during your stay at Karmê Chöling. Meditation is never a substitute for medically prescribed medication.

You do not need to agree to this release, but you do need to let us know your decision.

I authorize Karmê Chöling to allow the reproduction, dissemination, and/or public use of my likeness for media coverage, public relations, or other purposes that may involve the use of photographs and/or video recordings, in print or electronically, in connection with my participation in program activities at Karmê Chöling. I understand and agree that I will not receive any payments for the possible commercial use of my likeness.

You sign the welcome packet online, as you register or from the link we email you before you arrive. If you cannot sign online, the front desk will help you when you arrive.