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4 Day Silent Retreat at the Zen Centre in Maleny, Queensland, Australia
Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, 32 Boundary Lane, Wootha, Queensland, Australia
Silence in Zen and Gentle Hatha Yoga Silent Retreat in Australia
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Australia.
Have you ever just sat quietly in the morning listening to the sounds of nature and allowing the beauty of it all to seep into your very soul? Practicing noble silence regularly will allow you to feel more and more of nature living its life as it surrounds you. This retreat will focus on the gaining of emotional contentment and finding the inner silence that lies within you all. It allows time for introspection for clarity of mind to give the answers to the questions in your life an opportunity to arise.
Meet the instructors
Rosalie (Mawar) & Fushin
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Highlights
- Singing bowl meditation
- Zen meditation techniques
- Mindfulness meditation and dharma
- Yin, Hatha, Nidra yoga, and yoga for the back
- 3 nights accommodation
- Beautiful surroundings
- Daily meals
- Pick-up from Maleny's library bus stop, if required
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
15:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
During this holiday, you will be accommodated at the Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, a panoramic and secluded retreat center overlooking the Conondale Valley and the mountains beyond. The temperate climate allows beautiful gardens to flourish, bringing in prolific birdlife and fauna.
Kintamani Room
The Kintamani Room has a Suzie bunk bed (double on the bottom and a single on top) with its own bathroom. It is for a maximum of two people.
Uluwatu Room
The Uluwatu room has a single bunk on top and a double bed on the bottom. It is for a maximum of two people. Two single guests may share the bunk room. The Ubud and Uluwatu rooms share a large bathroom with twin vanities and a separate toilet.
The Ubud Room
The Ubud room has two single beds. It is for a maximum of two people. Two single guests may share the bunk room. The Ubud and Uluwatu rooms share a large bathroom with twin vanities and a separate toilet.
The Garden Rooms
There are 2 garden rooms, each with a single bed. It is for a maximum of one person in each room. The Garden rooms share a large bathroom.
Program
This retreat is open to all people, however, it is recommended that you have had some sort of retreat experience. The teaching subjects given by the Zen Master Fushin on this retreat are of more advanced concepts in their nature and it would be advisable but not a requirement for participants to have some sort of background in Zen or Buddhism understanding.
For some, joining a silent retreat offers a rare opportunity to seek solace and tranquillity, while others embark on this journey in pursuit of personal growth and transformation.
During a silent retreat, you will find the invaluable gift of time and space to delve deep within yourself, contemplating your life's path and envisioning a future brimming with contentment. This retreat is designed to promote clarity and well-being in body, mind, and spirit and help you achieve a feeling of peace of mind with a focus on finding a state of stillness and silence within.
Your day will start at 7 a.m. and finish around 9 p.m. All accommodation, vegetarian meals, and teachings are included in the retreat price.
The Zen Centre’s silent retreat program is led by qualified and experienced program leaders, both of Australian Nationality. The yoga and yoga meditation program is led by Rosalie Allan, a qualified yoga teacher trained to International Yoga Alliance standards with meditation certification. All Zen knowledge is imparted from the resident ordained Zen Master, Fushin Daijo Yin Chao.
All the programs are designed to be of as much benefit to the individual student as possible. For this reason, Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat keeps the participant numbers to only six per program. Guest arrival is on Friday, anytime after 2 p.m.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1 - Friday
- 16:00 Hatha yoga
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:30 Introduction to the silent retreat and a Dharma talk on "The Purpose of Life"
Days 2 and 3
- 07:00 Hot / cold beverage
- 07:30 Mindfulness meditation
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 Tai Chi
- 10:00 Gentle Hatha yoga with Rose
- 10:30 30-minute meditation
- 11:00 Mindful based activity
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Dharma with Fushin
- 15:00 Afternoon tea
- 16:00 Hatha / Yin yoga
- 16:30 30-minute meditation or yoga Nidra
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19.00 Dharma talk with Fushin or a guided meditation, Tibetan bowl meditation, or a yoga Nidra
Day 4: Departure
Instructors
Rosalie (Mawar) Allan
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Rose has been studying yoga, meditation, and massage therapy for over 30 years. She believes in keeping the practice gentle, yet challenging, using her knowledge of both the physical and psychological self.
Fushin Daijo Yin Chao
Fushin began his practice of meditation in the late 1970s and the study of Buddhism in the late 1990s. Ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest, he brings to the program 40 years of knowledge and understanding.
Retreat location
This retreat will take place in Wootha, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, nearby Maleny and Montville. The Hinterland has many beautiful drives, walks, parks, and waterfalls. It is a very popular bed and breakfast location for the Brisbane market.
The famous Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo is nearby. The area is very beautiful, a lovely way to start any international holiday commencing in Brisbane. There is one acre of gardens where birds, wallabies, and koalas live.
Distance
- Australia Zoo - 20 minutes
- Caloundra - 40 minutes
- Surf beaches - 40 minutes
- Brisbane - 1 hour
- Maleny, 8 kilometers
Features
Activities
- Fishing
- Gym
- Hiking
- Massage
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Shopping nearby
- Snorkeling
- Spa
- Swimming
- Whale watching
General
- Beach
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Services
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat meals are mindfully prepared vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free from thousand-year-old recipes from along the Silk Road.
Each day, breakfast will consist of a toasting item with spreads, cereal, fruit juice and yoghurt. Vegans and dairy-free guests will be supplied with either a Chia Pudding or a vegan yoghurt. GF guests will be supplied with a GF cereal.
Day 1
Dinner
- Mediterranean Spinach and Ricotta Canneloni - V
- Greek salad - V, GF (remove Feta and it is Vg and DF)
- Homemade bread - V, VG, GF option available when advised
- Chickpea curry
Day 2
Lunch
- Make your own salad sandwich or wrap or just enjoy a salad on its own
Dinner
- Bengali Zucchini and Potato Curry - V, VG, GF
- Served with Persian rice - V, VG, GF
- Raita - a cucumber and yoghurt side accompaniment for the curry - V, GF
- Fresh fruit
Day 3
Lunch
- Zucchini salad, lettuce and egg with bread
Dinner
- Entrée: Hummus, Turkish bread and olives (rice crackers for GF guests) - V, VG, GF
- Moroccan lentil tomato soup (Harira) - V, VG, GF, served with homemade sourdough and olive bread - V, VG
Day 4
Lunch
- Bean salad and brown rice
General information
If you are vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free, Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat require a minimum of 1-week notice prior to your arrival to ensure they have the products for you at hand.
For gluten-free guests, 1 loaf of GF bread will be supplied for the 3 and 4-day retreats. GF and dairy-free guests, please advise if products that say “May contain……” is a problem.
For other allergies, you can advise of your allergies and Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat may be able to conform but not in all instances. Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat apologizes in advance if your allergy causes Anaphylactic shock, due to their remote location, they feel it would be irresponsible to accept you as their guest. Thank you for understanding.
Note
- Vegetarian: V
- Vegan: VG
- Gluten Free: GF
- Dairy-Free: DF (please note, VG is DF)
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Daily meditation and yoga practices
- All tuition
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Pick-up from Maleny's library bus stop, if required
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BNE
Brisbane Airport
73 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
There is a train station at the Brisbane International Airport (BNE) that you can catch to Landsborough Train Station (the north line). The travel time is around 1.5 hours and the cost is around 30 AUD one way by train. A bus will take you up the hill to Maleny where the organizer will pick you up, if needed.
They can arrange a free pick-up from Maleny if you are travelling by train / bus. There is a bus link (no. 891) from the Landsborough train station that will bring you up the hill to Maleny.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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