Personal
In addition to the spiritual practices and short retreats that you are recommended to carry out until the actual 3 years retreat, it is essential that you have sorted out all material concerns before the retreat starts (taxes, appartment issues, etc.)
The communication between retreatant and their family is limited but not forbidden during the retreat. Apart from certain specific periods (called "nyempos") there can be some exchange of letters and presents. Visitors are not allowed.
A Yeshe Khorlo member will be designated to be the contact between the retreatant and their family and/or friends
Before the retreat, you will be required to provide a contact list (phone/email) in case of an emergency.
In order for your mind to be free from usual samsaric preoccupations, we recommend that you entrust your personal matters to a personal contact.
Special Retreat Visa
Upon your registration to the retreat you will receive a special visa. You will not be considered as a tourist and will not have to pay the tourist tax for your stay in Bhutan.
Health and Insurance
All participants should be psychologically balanced and in good physical condition.
We recommand that you take out an individual insurance for the whole duration of the retreat, including repatriation costs.
There is no compulsory vaccination for Bhutan. But you may want to consult your doctor about vaccinations befoer traveling.
If you are under medical treatment, you will need to bring all your necessary medication with you before the retreat.
In case of illness during the retreat, a doctor will be provided to visit you in your retreat cabin.
Travel
Once you have received your special retreat visa, you can make your own arrangements or can be assited by White Lotus Travel
