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Sudarshanaloka, ‘Land of beautiful vision’, is a Triratna Buddhist Retreat Centre located on the Coromandel peninsula in Aotearoa, New Zealand. It is situated on 80 hectares of rugged native forest where we maintain an off-grid eco facility. This is home to a small community of individually practising Buddhists who manage the Centre and land for group and solitary retreats.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Work Retreat offers opportunity for daily meditation, Buddhist ritual and dharma discussions. We therefore prefer volunteers who are interested in exploring Buddhism or deepening an existing practice.
Help
Tasks needing to be done may include producing firewood, gardening, painting, cleaning, and trail maintenance. There may also be opportunities to assist with forest regeneration, construction projects, cabin maintanance and retreat food preparation.
We'd appreciate volunteers who can offer 4 - 5 hours a day during our Work Retreat 4-13 October 2024.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer various accommodation options, including single or shared rooms, caravan, camping or van parking. During the Work Retreat we provide vegetarian meals.
What else ...
We are only 10 minutes drive from the thriving rural town of Thames which is the gateway to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Auckland is 1 1/2 hours drive away and local Waikato region attractions include Hobbiton, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Miranda Hot Pools and the Hauraki Rail Cycling Trails.
Your own means of transport is welcomed, however there are regular opportunities for a ride to the local town where all services are available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2 - 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
