staying @ dhammasara : lay guest | Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Dhammasara - Lay Guest Application

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.

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Your proposed stay dates (up to Jun 2027 Bookings only, excluding Rains Retreat 29 Jul - 26 Oct 2026)*
Guests from Western Australia are usually offered up to 2 weeks stay at a time. Interstate/overseas guests may apply for up to 4 weeks.
Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Other
Additional information relating to your gender:
Please upload your passport or ID containing Gender info
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Given Names*
Surname*
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Street Address*
Street Line 2
City*
State/Province/Region*
ZIP/Postal Code
Country*
Date of Birth*
Day
Month
Year
Family Status*
Your Nationality*
- Australian
Do you drive regularly and have a valid driver's licence?*
- Yes
- No
Are you a member of BSWA or affiliates?*
- Yes
- No
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)
Why do you want to stay at Dhammasara Monastery?*
Have you visited Dhammasara Monastery before?*
- Yes
- No
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 problems?*
Guest are expected to participate in daily monastery work. Give details of any conditions that may endanger you during your stay.
Do you have any mental health problems?*
Please specify any mental health issues, including medication/treatment and when did you last suffer from it.
Are you taking any medications?*
Please bring along your medications during your stay.
Do you have any special dietary requirements?*
- No special diet
- Vegetarian
We depend on alms of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Please bring your own supplements if you are on special diet.
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 coverage (Medicare included) during their stay.
Photo Identification*
Max. file size: 256 MB.

A recent photo for us to know you. For overseas visitors, please upload your passport bio page.
Other Supporting Documents (.jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf)
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 256 MB.
Australian Visa*
- I have a valid Australian visa during my stay and will not overstay the duration granted.
Conditions of Stay*
- I agree to the 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.
Your Signature / Initials*
By placing your initials here, we interpret this as being your legally valid signature.
Date Signed / Initialled*