Kopan Monastery is a monastery, observing a monastic life style all year round. Part of the monastic lifestyle is modest behavior and dress. We request you to dress appropriately for this environment.
Wear non-revealing clothing at all times while staying at Kopan Monastery. Simple, modest clothing that is easy to wash is best.
Appropriate: Long or short sleeve shirts covering the upper body and shoulders, and pants, long shorts, or dresses that are roughly knee length, sweat pants and top, blouses or dresses that cover the shoulders
In the meditation hall, please wear a proper shirt or T-shirt, long pants, or in summer long shorts or a calf-length skirt.
Inappropriate: Attire that is see-through, skin tight, T-shirts with obscene language and inappropriate messages . For women, no spaghetti straps, shoulder free dresses, miniskirts, low cut pants or tights without a skirt. For men, please no singlets, short shorts (shorts should reach below the knee), or low cut pants.
We thank you for your cooperation.