Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

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Attending a Course

Attending a BCBS Course

A confirmation letter with further course details will be sent by email or postal mail once your registration has been processed. In the meantime, here are a few helpful details:

  • Course cost, as listed on our website, includes tuition, lodging and meals. A modest teacher donation (dana) is customary at the end of the course, but not required.
  • ONE DAY COURSES: begin at 8:30am with check-in. The course formally begins at 9:30am. Lunch and afternoon tea provided. Day ends at 4:30 or 5:00pm. Please register in advance to reserve your place.
  • WEEKEND OR LONGER COURSES: begin at 4:00pm on the opening evening with check-in in the Farmhouse front office. Dinner served at 6:00pm. Courses formally open at 7:30pm. Most courses end with lunch on the closing day.
  • Additional overnight: rooms are available the night immediately before or after some courses for $40/night. Includes a self-serve breakfast.
  • Dharma Hall rooms are singles with shared baths. Each room has a sink and mirror. Cottages and Farmhouse rooms are doubles. Rooms are assigned at the discretion of the Center, unless there is a specific medical need. Rooms come with two pillows, mattress cover, heavy comforter, and a light blanket.
  • Students bring their own twin sheets, pillowcases, towels, and toiletries.
  • If on-campus housing is full, students may stay at local B&Bs (a list is provided). Course cost is reduced to make local stay more affordable.
  • The Dharma Hall has chairs and meditation cushions.
  • The Farmhouse and Dharma Hall are handicap accessible.
  • Meals are vegetarian. Coffee, tea, breads and fruit are available at all times.
  • BCBS is 1½ hours west of Boston, 3½ hours north of New York City, 1½ hours north of Hartford, and 30 min northwest of Worcester. Click here for directions and transportation information.
  • A public telephone for calling cards is available. Verizon and AT&T have local cell phone towers.
  • A computer with Internet, as well as a wireless connection, are available in the Farmhouse.

Located in Central Massachusetts

149 Lockwood Road, Barre, MA 01005
978 355 2347     contact@buddhistinquiry.org

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • New and Notable
    • COVID-19 Safety Protocols
    • Mission and Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Board of Directors
    • IMS
    • Staff
    • Job Openings
    • Getting to BCBS
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
  • Onsite Programs
    • Current Course Calendar
    • Everything You Need to Know About Residential Programs
    • Typical Residential Schedule
    • Continuing Education Credits
    • Financial Assistance
    • Teacher Dāna
  • Online Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • Wisdom Collaborations
    • Previously Offered Programs
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Path Programs
  • Teaching Faculty
  • Resources
    • Insight Journal
    • Bhikkhu Anālayo’s Offerings
    • The Daily Sit
    • Freely Offered Dharma
      • Events
      • Courses
    • BCBS Publishing
    • BCBS Bookstore
    • Access to Insight
    • Dharma Seed
    • Ways to Engage in Social Justice
  • Generosity
    • Donate
    • Recurring Donations
    • Planned Giving
    • Stocks, DAFs, and IRA Gifts
    • Teacher Dāna
    • Volunteer