April 25, 2023 Update

Considering the latest CDC and state of Massachusetts COVID-19 guidelines, as of May 1st, 2023, we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend programs at BCBS. As of June 1st, 2023, masks will be optional at BCBS. 

We will continue the following protocols during residential programs at BCBS for the safety of all yogis.

• Proof of Negative Test: All participants are required to take a COVID-19 test on the day of their arrival at BCBS. Please take the test prior to arrival and bring a picture of the negative test to registration. If your COVID-19 test is positive, please reach out to 1-978-355-2347 ex 10 or contact@buddhistinquiry.org.
• Masks: Before June 1st, face masks are required in all shared spaces. N/KN95s or surgical masks are highly recommended. Masks must be worn completely over the mouth and nose at all times in our indoor spaces unless eating or drinking (or, for teachers, while teaching). As of June 1st they will be optional.
• Additional Precautions: We request that anyone exhibiting cold symptoms wears a mask in public spaces and tests each day that they are exhibiting symptoms. 

All participants should have a plan for getting home quickly should they test positive or come down with an illness while at BCBS. Be sure to review our COVID-19 protocols leading up to your program. We expect all yogis to be considerate of one another’s health and safety and to report to a staff person if they begin to experience any cold-like symptoms. If you fall ill before the start of a program, please stay home. Your full deposit will be refunded.

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March 1, 2023 Update

Considering the latest CDC and state of Massachusetts COVID-19 guidelines, as of May 1st, 2023, we will no longer require COVID vaccinations to attend programs at BCBS. 

We will continue the following protocols during residential programs at BCBS for the safety of all yogis.

• All staff, teachers, and students will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid test taken on the day of their arrival (home test kits are acceptable). Please take this test prior to your arrival at BCBS.
• Face masks are required in all shared spaces. N/KN95s or surgical masks are highly recommended. Masks must be worn completely over the mouth and nose at all times in our indoor spaces unless eating or drinking (or, for teachers, while teaching).
• All participants should have a plan for getting home quickly should they test positive or come down with an illness while at BCBS.
• For programs of 5 nights or more, at the teacher's or BCBS’ discretion, we may administer a second round of COVID-19 tests on the third day of the retreat. If all tests are negative, masking will be optional at that point.

We expect all yogis to be considerate of one another’s health and safety and to report to a staff person if they begin to experience any cold-like symptoms. If you fall ill before the start of a program, please stay home. Your full deposit will be refunded.