The following rules can subject the retreatant to immediate expulsion if broken.

No illegal drugs or firearms are permitted. Possession and/or use of illegal drugs or firearms are grounds for immediate expulsion from the center with no refund.

The consumption of alcohol at the Center is permitted only in the context of certain ceremonies. In general, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche discourages the use of alchohol and tobacco so please try to avoid drinking and smoking at least during the retreat. Any recreational drinking must take place outside the limits of Palyul Center property. Please do not drink and drive; call the center for a ride should you over-indulge.

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. It is not permitted in living areas or within 100 feet of practice areas.

With the exception of guide dogs, pets cannot be accommodated on the land.

Retreatants may under no circumstances change classes without written permission from both Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche and Lama Lobsang Chophel.