Buddhist Practice and Community in Higher Education

Through the generous support of the Hemera Foundation, we are able to offer travel reimbursement for all attendees. We will offer up to $700 for people traveling from the Mountain or Pacific Time Zones, $400 for people flying in from the Central Time Zone and Eastern Time Zone, and up to $100 for those arriving by train or car from neighboring states. However, if you require additional support, please feel welcome to inquire, we may be able to provide additional support for people whose travel requires it on a case-by-case basis. We will not be able to reimburse international travel, lodging or meals. Students attending the gathering will also receive a $200 stipend as an appreciation. Please plan to save receipts to submit in accordance with Dharma Gates Policy

  • 1. Authorized Expenses for Program Travel

    1.1. Modes of Transportation

    ■ Economy airfare

    ■ Train or bus travel

    ■ Public transit

    ■ Mileage for personal vehicle use at $0.67/mile

    ■ Parking and tolls related to program travel

    ■ Taxi or ride-sharing services e.g., Lyft

    ■ Baggage fees for a single piece of luggage

    ■ Other travel-related expenses if pre-approved

    2. Non-reimbursable Expenses

    2.1. The following are generally not reimbursable:

    ■ Personal travel not directly related to the program

    ■ Upgrades (e.g., business or first-class airfare)

    ■ Expenses incurred for companions or family members

    3. Mileage

    3.1. If driving a personal vehicle, mileage may be reimbursed at $0.67. The roundtrip mileage

    reimbursement must be less than the roundtrip cost by other modes of transportation or

    reasonably necessary.

    3.2. Please record the date, starting location, destination, purpose of trip, and total miles

    driven.

    4. Submitting Expenses

    4.1. Please email copies of receipts to Operations; team@dharma-gates.org; within 30 days

    following the program. Include the Mileage Log if claiming mileage.

Getting to the Hudson Valley from NYC Airports

Uber Shuttle provides affordable, scheduled, shared rides between all major airports in NYC (JFK, LGA, EWR) and major train stations. Staff from this conference will pick you up in the Hudson Valley at the Rhinecliff train station on the Amtrak line or the Poughkeepsie train station on the Metro North Line. You can schedule the Uber Shuttle or a private uber / lyft on the their apps.

To get the Amtrak, take either the Uber Shuttle (~$10-$25) or a private uber / lyft (~$80 from JFK, ~$70 from LGA, ~$40 from EWR) to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

The Metro North has 2 stops in the city: Grand Central Terminal and Harlem 125th-Street. The Uber Shuttle (~$10-$25) only stops at Grand Central Terminal. You can take a private uber / lyft (~$70 from JFK, ~$50 from LGA, ~$70 from EWR) to Grand Central Terminal or to (~$80 from JFK, ~$50 from LGA, ~$90 from EWR) Harlem-125th Street station.