Important Registration and Entry Information
- Admission is restricted to valid Ticketholders Only.
- Only registered guests with a valid ticket will be allowed entry into Bender Arena.
- All guests (except children below the age of 3) require a ticket to enter the arena.
- AU community members (faculty, staff, and students) must bring an active, physical AU ID card and enter through the designated AU ID line
- Paid parking is available to individuals with a valid AU ID only.
- Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
- Minors below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian or adult.
- Any individual exhibiting disruptive behavior, as determined by University staff or AUPD, may be subject to removal.
- All bags are subject to inspection upon entry to Bender Arena. No large bags or backpacks.
- For security purposes, do not leave bags unattended.
- Objects that impede visibility or participation, such as signs, banners, airhorns, and noisemakers, are prohibited.
- Sale or duplication of tickets is prohibited.
- No re-entry permitted.
Event Etiquette
The Venerable Monks are respected religious leaders within their community. Visitors are highly encouraged to observe the following guidelines as a sign of respect:
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Please maintain appropriate distance, keep a clear path of travel, keep noise level down, and walk behind the venerable Monks at all times.
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Greet monks with a traditional wai by placing palms together and offering a slight bow.
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Dress modestly, ensuring shoulders and knees are covered.
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Refrain from physical contact.
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Avoid pointing feet or fingers toward the monks.
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Do not offer gifts, with the exception of flowers or cards.
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Offer items using the right hand and speak softly and clearly.
Map and Directions
Join us in Bender Arena at American University’s beautiful campus in the heart of the nation’s capital, at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016.