Retreat application
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Diamond Mountain Retreat Center Application for Retreat: 2010-2013
(Important note: please read all the material that describes the retreat before signing up.)
Cut and paste this application into a new document and send it to:
DM 3-Year Retreat
PO Box 154, Bowie AZ 85606
Or by email: email us (mailto:retreat@dmes.org)
Contact information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Other contact info:
Dharma background:
How long have you been studying Buddhism?
ACI courses taken (please include teachers’ names and approx. dates):
DMU courses taken (please include teachers’ names):
Other dharma teachings (please include teachers’ names):
Empowerments, transmissions, etc. (please include Lamas’ names):
Other teachers and spiritual guides you might want to contact while in retreat:
Retreat background:
Please list previous retreats:
Please list retreats that you plan to complete before autumn of 2010:
Aspirations:
What are you hoping will be the result of your retreat(s)?
How many and what length of retreat(s) do you plan on doing during the 2010-2013 period? (for example, one traditional 3-year retreat; three 3-month retreats; one 12-month retreat; and so on.):
If you’re planning to do a retreat that is less than the traditional 3-year retreat, do you plan to share the use of a cabin with someone who is also doing a retreat of shorter duration? If so, with whom? If not, do you need help finding a retreat cabin partner?
Finances:
Every retreater will provide their own funding, and we will attempt to get sponsors for those who are unable to do so. We are estimating that the cost of food and other expenses (above the cost of the cabin) will be approximately $6,000 per year, depending on your individual needs. Are you prepared to set aside that amount in advance, or make it available as needed for the caretakers?
If not, what are your plans for getting the funds for your retreat? Do you anticipate needing help finding sponsors?
Are you willing to do fund-raising and ask for sponsors? Are you able to help sponsor someone else?
Accommodations
Diamond Mountain currently has no funds for building retreat cabins, and most of the retreaters will need to provide their own. Are you currently able to cover the cost of a retreat cabin?
What are your plans for building a cabin?
Are you planning to partner with someone else to build a retreat cabin? If so, who?
Health considerations:
Do you have any problems with mobility or strength?
Do you have any previous or existing physical or mental health conditions that might be or might become an issue for you or others during retreat?
Please describe any health conditions and treatments – including those that have been successfully treated:
Allergies (food, environmental, etc.):
Please note: the information provided here is only to get an idea of who you are, and not to eliminate anyone. This is a rugged environment, and retreat can be stressful. We need to know in advance what to prepare for. If your desire is sincere, we will attempt to accommodate you, no matter what your background and means.
