Monterey Bay Zen Center In-person Hybrid Practice Protocols

from the MBZC Teaching Council and Board of Directors:

We know some of the sangha may not yet feel safe or wish to attend our activities in person. Our current plan is to continue offering a Zoom option for participation in all activities. Please check back here for updates.

These protocols may change as we move forward in these uncertain and changing times.

With your safety in mind, we will offer hand sanitizer, more space between cushions and chairs, and our best attention to ventilation.

If you attend in person at either practice location, please:

• Be fully vaccinated, including boosters as recommended.

• Bring proof of vaccination the first time you attend each of our practice places.

• Consider that masks are strongly recommended** but not required.

• Be free of covid or flu-like symptoms and please stay home if feeling ill. Take care of yourself as it feels necessary and appropriate.

• If you prefer and feel safer sitting outside, please ask for a chair to take with you. We recommend dressing in layers for warmth and comfort, self-distancing, and being in good health.

  We are looking forward to sitting with you in person.

  **California Department of Public Health Guidance for the Use of Face Masks is as follows:
  The requirement for unvaccinated persons to mask in indoor public settings and businesses was replaced by a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, mask in indoor public settings and businesses serving the public. For more information visit California "Masks".