The Discipline

Our mission at Z Meditation Center is to help people become happy, loving and healthy in their mind and bodies. In order to achieve this with the teachings of The Gita, we need to maintain a serene environment at Z Meditation Center. We ask our students to maintain absolute silence during the retreat period. All their communication will happen in writing.
We also ask them not to disturb others in any way and have empathy for each others' inner journey.

Code of conduct

All students are required to follow the following code of conduct for the smooth running of the retreats. Although everything will be re-explained during the orientation before the retreat and silence begin, you may still prepare yourself beforehand for this sublime inner journey.

SILENCE

• Silence at all times during the retreat days.

MEDITATION

• This is not a course for the adventure seekers. Only those who have a sincere desire to learn meditation and integrate it with their lives can join.
• While doing meditation, it is recommended to sit with spine straight.
• While moving, see that the person sitting next to you does not get disturbed.
• No lying down or sleeping during meditation sessions.
• Do not wear strong perfumes or alarms.
• Remain in the meditation room until the teacher has left.
• For the Q/A sessions, write down the questions neatly and place them in the ‘Question’ box.

ATTENDANCE

• Attend all classes as each class contributes to the next.

PUNCTUALITY

• Come at least five minutes before the meditation class begins.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

• Food is vegetarian and conducive to meditation.
• Do not waste food as it is blessed and is given to the needy afterwards.
• Do not bring any eatables and stick to our diet.

WATER

• For drinking and brushing your teeth, use water from the RO filter that is installed next to the dining hall.
• Do not waste water.

CLEANLINESS

• Every time you leave the bathroom, see that it is clean.

Keep your room tidy.

LAUNDRY

• Please bring clothes for one week. If need be and if there is no water shortage during your stay, you may do your own laundry.

DRESS CODE

• Light, comfortable and non-provocative clothes.

NO INTOXICANTS

• Do not use any intoxicants like cigarettes, alcohol and drugs etc. during the course period.

EXTRA HELPFUL HINTS

• Ladies and Gents will be given separate accommodation.
• It is a silent course, but in case of emergency, knock on the kitchen door.
• For better concentration, the bladder should be empty and the bowels evacuated.
• For safety, always keep your valuables and documents with you.
• While leaving the room, see that it is properly locked. The Centre is not responsible for any mishap.
• One carrying the keys from the room may hang them on the hanger inside the Meditation Hall.
• Do not bang the doors.
• Particular care should be taken to switch off the lights and close the water taps before leaving the room.
• Do not lean against the railing.
• Do not play music, sing or hum.
• Bring your own torch, umbrella, alarm clock and necessary articles of daily use. 
• If you suffer from any disease, please intimate in advance.
• In case of indiscipline, you may be asked to leave the course.

FEE

• The fee needs to be paid in advance and it is non-refundable. We want to ensure that only willing and sincere students join the retreats. We don’t want to spoil the group energy in any way. Also, the seats are limited.

COVID APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR

• We expect all students to follow Covid appropriate behaviour as stipulated by the Govt. of India. Z Meditation Center will not be responsible for any mishappening due to Covid or any other medical conditions.

Checklist

You will find your new home in India without the busy schedules and checklists to keep you occupied! However, please go through the following checklist:

WHAT TO BRING

• Passport / Aadhaar Card
• Flight Tickets and Visa for India
• Warm clothes as it can be cool to cold throughout the year
• Woollen shawl (useful for lectures and meditation)
• Comfortable clothes for meditation. Please bring clothes for one week. If need be and if there is no water shortage during your stay, you may do your own laundry.

• Walking shoes

• Your personal towel
• Torch
• Umbrella or raincoat, as it may rain any time of the year
• All your personal stuff
• Medicines that you are not able to do without
• And most important, an open mind

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Bedding material like sheets, pillows, blankets etc.
• Food items as you will be requested to stick to the diet provided at the Center.
• Meditation Cushions

We will make sure that your stay at Z Meditation Center is very comfortable. It is going to be a memorable-for-life experience.

How to reach Z Meditation Center DHARAMSALA, HIMACHAL PRADESH

• By Rail : – Nearest Broad Gauge Stations are Pathankot / Chakki Bank (90 Kms) and Una (100 Kms).
• By Air :- Dharamsala Airport, Gaggal 18 Kms. We can arrange for your paid pick-up from the Airport.
• By Road :-A/c and Luxury Bus Service and Taxies available from :- Delhi(510 Kms), Shimla(235 Kms), Pathankot(90 Kms) Chandigarh(260 Kms), Manali(250 Kms) and Jammu(200 Kms).

Z Meditation Center is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. The view is astounding and the quietness is very helpful for deep meditation.