Practice Period Closing Ceremony and Gathering 

We are excited to be with you during the upcoming Practice Period. The Ceremony Closing will take place on Saturday October 22 from 10am – 11:30am, followed by a potluck, until 1:00pm. This will be offered as a hybrid event, both in-person and via Zoom. The Closing Ceremony will be IMT’s first in-person gathering since the start of the pandemic!

This page has information you will need for attending the Closing Ceremony, including: COVID PROTOCOL, LOCATION & PARKING, MORE STUFF, and ZOOM LINK. Please read the page completely and with care, keeping in mind the Buddha’s teaching on honoring and protecting all life. The Closing Ceremony will take place at a private home which can accommodate up to 25 people.

If you plan to attend in person, please click on the Participation button below and fill out the short form.

COVID PROTOCOL

We wish everyone vibrant health and well-being! If you plan to attend the Closing Ceremony in person In consideration for the safety of one another, we ask you to adhere to the guidelines below.

  • We hope everyone has received the vaccine and the latest bivalent booster. If you haven’t, we ask that you take a home COVID test the day prior to, or morning of the closing. If you test positive, please join us via Zoom.

  • If you have COVID or any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell, please join us via Zoom.

  • Wear an N95 or KN95 mask while indoors. We will have masks available.
    (If you have medical challenges using a mask, there is seating outside in a covered patio, where you will be able to hear and participate.)

  • Observe social distancing as best you can. This may not always be possible.

  • Please hug only after asking permission.

  • Teachers will be unmasked when speaking.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

  • The Closing Ceremony will take place at the home of sangha member, Steve Prenzlauer. The address is 4995 North Acacia Lane, 85745. This is in northwest Tucson, about two miles west of I-10 and Camino del Cerro (note: Camino del Cerro changes names east of I-10 to Ruffrauf and Wetmore).

  • From I-10, drive west on Camino del Cerro for two miles.

  • Turn RIGHT onto N. Acacia Ln.

  • Look for a bright red mailbox on the LEFT.

  • There is a long stone driveway leading up to the house (about 100 yards).

  • If you are disabled, there will be space for you to park near the house. Parking near the house is limited, so please park on the side of N. Acacia Ln. and walk if you are able.

  • Parking assistance will be provided when you arrive.

MORE STUFF

  • Steve’s house has space and seating for 20-25 people. Chairs will be provided. There isn’t room for floor seating (cushions and benches), so please don’t bring those.

  • For those who have challenges walking there are a few stairs to get into the house as well as a few stairs to access the bathroom. There will be people to assist you as needed.

  • There is indoor and outdoor space, and well-hearing people should be able to hear if sitting outside.

  • Water and tea will be available. Bring a water bottle, and a mug if you plan to have tea.

  • Please remove your shoes when entering the house. If wearing shoes is important for your health or comfort, you are welcome to keep them on.

POTLUCK

We will be having a vegan (plant-based) potluck. With all the potential dietary requirements, having plant-based dishes will allow everyone to partake in this meal. If you plan to bring food for the potluck, please be sure it is vegan (this means containing no meat, eggs, dairy, or honey). Please bring something savory rather than sweet. You can pick up a vegan snack at the grocery or, if you’d like to prepare something, have some fun! If vegan is new to you, there are lots of great recipes online! There will be refrigeration space if needed. Finally, there’s always plenty of food at potlucks, so don’t stress about this. If there is a need for a special diet, please take care of yourself and bring your own food.