JIKOJI GUEST and PRACTITIONER POLICY

Adopted 01 June 2019 - Revised 11 November 22

JIKOJI GUEST POLICIES

Individual Retreat Guests

Are guests who visit Jikoji for short durations and pay on a daily rate basis. Rates and terms are posted on the Jikoji website. The guest manager (shika) is not authorized to negotiate individual rates and/or terms which may only be modified by the Finance Committee with the approval of Jikoji’s Treasurer.

Group Retreat Guests

Are guests who attend a function at Jikoji as a member of a Group. Rates and terms are posted on the Jikoji website. The Shika is not authorized to negotiate group rates and/or terms which may only be modified by the Finance Committee with the approval of Jikoji’s Treasurer.

Honored Guests

Are sesshin teachers, other ordained teachers, and guests invited or approved by the guiding teacher (or designee). Honored Guests will not be charged.

Personal Guests

Are close friends and family members hosted by Staff or practitioners without charge for short stays.

•      The host of the guest is fully responsible for their guest, including sleeping arrangements, meals, orientation, any damages, and any interpersonal issues.

•      The host is responsible for promptly returning the room to a ready condition.

•      A request to host a Personal Guest is made to the guest manager and subject to oversight review by the Jikoji Manager. Such requests will only be accommodated on a space available basis.

•      Short stays - a maximum cumulative limit of 10 days per quarter, exceptions only on approval of the Jikoji Manager.

Guests Addendum

Guests may not bring to Jikoji any items, projects, or activities deemed to be incompatible with Jikoji’s purpose and practice as determined by the JMG. Examples of incompatible items include, but are not limited to:

•      personal pets, dependents, partners, friends, or relatives unless permitted as a guest.

•      larger household items, furniture, etc.

•      all individual property and possessions must be stored inside each person’s living quarters, and all personal property removed upon leaving Jikoji.

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