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Meditation and Prayer Room

The Meditation and Prayer Room will be open during campus hours Monday through Friday, and closed during weekends and school-designated holidays. If you would like to reserve the  space for either yourself or a small group - during a dedicated time - we ask that you complete the Meditation Room - Reservation Form. The Meditation and Prayer Room is available and open to both students and employees.

Location

Building 5, Room 202 (5-202)
Located on the 2nd Floor of Building 5

Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Closed on weekends

What is Provided

  • 1x - Bamboo Shoe Bench
  • 3x - Meditation Cushion 
  • 3x - Square Foam Cushion
  • 1x - Meditation Bench
  • 3x - Wool Blankets
  • 1x - Floor Chair w/back support
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Film on door window for privacy

A room with one bright windows and a group of floor pillows

A round pillow on a meditation/prayer cushion

Guidelines for Use

  • Remove shoes
  • Never burn any materials (candles, incense, etc.)
  • Be respectful of both the space and others
    • As a space for meditation, prayer and reflection please be mindful of noise and volume
    • Please be courteous and mindful not to disturb others when entering or exiting the meditation room
    • As a communal space, let’s do our best to keep the room tidy and clean
  • Leave no personal belongings behind
    • In case you need to store specific items in between visits, the Office of Student Life can provide a small storage space for personal items.

Restrooms

  • A multi-stall all-gender restroom is located on the same floor, next to the Meditation Room
  • A male multi-stall restroom is also located on the same floor, next to the Meditation Room
  • Gendered Restrooms are located on:
    • 1st floor (5-121, 5-122)
    • 3rd Floor (5-343, 5-341)

Reservation

  • The Meditation and Prayer Room is free to utilize and open to the Cañada community
  • If you would like to reserve the Meditation and Prayer Room during a specific time and date, please complete the Meditation Room - Reservation Form
    • Priority will be provided to submitted and completed applications
    • You can also visit the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development, Building 5, Room 354 to make a reservation 

We are excited to share this necessary and beneficial space with our Cañada College community. We also want to provide space for open feedback and suggestions. We are here to work collaboratively and alongside our community to design and create a space that is in line with our college community’s needs and wants. If you have any questions, or would like to share ideas about the space, please contact the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development at: