staying @ dhammasara : Rains Retreat 2026 Application | Buddhist Society of Western Australia

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Requested Stay Dates: (29 July - 26 Oct 2026)*

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Do you drive regularly and have a valid driver's licence?*

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Have you visited or stayed at Dhammasara?*

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Are you a member of BSWA or affiliates?*

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Do you consider yourself to be a Buddhist?*

If you do, which tradition & teacher (if any) are you affiliated with?

Have you completed any meditation retreats?*

Please provide approximate regularity and lengths of retreat(s)

Have you stayed in monasteries or retreat centres?*

Please provide details of your stay (including at Dhammasara).

Your education background, work experience and other skills/talents?*

Do you have any physical health concerns?*

Guests are expected to participate in assigned work.
To support your wellbeing and ensure appropriate care during your stay, we kindly ask that you disclose any relevant medical conditions.

Do you have any mental health concerns?*

To help us provide a safe and supportive environment, we kindly ask applicants to disclose any mental health conditions relevant to your monastery stay.
Please include any medication/treatment and when did you last suffer from it.

Are you taking any medications?*

Please bring along your medications during your stay. If you require a CPAP machine, please ensure you have sufficient battery power, as the monastery cannot guarantee uninterrupted electricity.

Do you have any special dietary requirements?*

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Guests with special dietary needs are kindly asked to inform us beforehand, as available storage space is limited.

Whom should we contact in an emergency?*

Your Relationship with this person, their Name and Contact number.

Your health insurance provider and expiry date.*

All guests must have health and ambulance coverage during their stay.

For overseas guest, specify your visa type, duration and expiry date.

Please attach your Visa if available, or submit it prior to arrival.

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Australia Visa

Australian or Permanent Resident
Overseas visitor: I have valid Australian Visa and Medical insurance for my stay
Overseas visitor: I will obtain Australian Visa prior to arrival

Additional information

Let us know anything else that may be relevant to your stay.

Conditions of Stay*

• My stay dates cannot be extended without prior approval from the Monastery.

• I have read and understand the information page for visitors.

• I have disclosed any medical or mental health conditions relevant to my stay.

• Dhammasara Nuns Monastery and the BSWA will not be responsible for any deterioration of the mental state and physical well-being.

• I have Medical Insurance coverage. If I am hospitalised for medical treatment, I am responsible for all the medical and transport costs. Dhammasara and BSWA will not be liable for my expenses, including medical and transportation.

• I declare that I will continue taking my prescribed medication while at the monastery to prevent withdrawal symptoms from abrupt discontinuation.

• I declare that I am not taking any illicit substance that can cause withdrawal from abrupt discontinuation.

• If I become mentally or physically unwell, Dhammasara Nuns Monastery and the BSWA will contact my next of kin or the nominated person who can organise appropriate medical care.

• I am giving my consent for Dhammasara Nuns Monastery to contact the local Emergency Department or appropriate services for treatment should I become mentally or physically unwell.

•For the benefit of the monastic community and all guests, the monastery reserves the right to amend guest stay dates as reasonably required. Should monastery guidelines not be adhered to, guests may be respectfully asked to depart.

I agree to the conditions of stay.

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