Accommodation

Amida

Amida was finished and dedicated in the spring of 1998. Before Tara cabin was built, Amida was a favorite for first time retreatants and those wanting easy access and some of the comforts of home. In 2018 we installed a mini wood-burner to make this lovely cabin even more comfortable, and more suitable for winter retreats.

Placed to get midday and afternoon sun, Amida captures a natural warmth throughout the year. It is named after the Dhyani Buddha of the western direction, Amitabha, who manifests the qualities of Infinite Light and Love. This Buddha is also known for meditation and the hut offers a great atmosphere for meditation throughout the NZ seasons.

What does it offer…

easy access - a short walk from the main access road
well appointed and comfortable
sunny and spacious outlook
views of the Firth of Thames

Location…

situated part way up the Dharma Road (main access road), about ten minute's walk from the main house, yet tucked away nicely in the bush
elevated site has magnificent views down the Tararu valley
west-facing with lovely sunset views in summer
Stupa is about 20 minutes walk away via either Dharma Road or bush trails

General Amenities…

solar power, supplying 12 volt lighting and 240 volt power points
kitchen is equipped with a four-ring gas cooker with oven and grill
sink with cold and warm running water. Water suppy has in-line particulate filter (If you are sensitive we recommend boiling drinking water as an extra precaution)
gas shower and long-drop toilet
mini woodburner for warmth and some stove-top cooking
table, chair, easy-chair, bed, simple shrine and meditation gear
reasonabley good mobile coverage (depending on service provider)

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Terms & Conditions of Cabin Occupancy

Sudarshanaloka welcomes a wide range of people to enjoy our facilities. The Trust’s management does however reserve the right to decline booking requests.

Sudarshanaloka is an area of numerous natural hazards, so it is important that you take full responsibility for your own safety. (See the manual on arrival to your cabin for safety precautions).

Cabins are for sole occupancy, exceptions by prior written arrangement only.

Sudarshanaloka is a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free property. No pets please.

We request that all meals at Sudarshanaloka are vegetarian. Exceptions (due to health reasons) are considered by prior arrangement.

Sudarshanaloka reserves the right to decline access to retreat cabins, or to ask you to leave:

If you are ill prepared in any way for your retreat, or
In circumstances of extreme bad weather or adverse environmental conditions, or
We deem that you are a risk to your own or other's safety or wellbeing, or
You abuse the facilities or environment.

In such circumstances Sudarshanaloka will, in its sole discretion and in accordance with its refund policy, refund an appropriate proportion of any fees paid in advance, less any damage or other costs incurred.

Cancellations

People plan their solitary retreats far in advance, which means that although you may need to cancel your retreat close to the start date, we are unlikely to get someone else at short notice. As a result, we do not give refunds but can transfer your payment to other dates if no less than 14 days notice is given. We are happy to make such a transfer once but not repeatedly.

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I am aware of the natural hazards involved in the bush retreat experience which I propose to undertake at Sudarshanaloka
I accept sole and full responsibility for my personal safety and agree to act responsibly at all times to promote my own and others safety
I agree to treat the environment and facilities with respect and due caution
I agree on arrival and departure to thoroughly scrub and disinfect my walking shoes and other ground contact our-door equipment to protect our native Kauri from Kauri-dieback disease.
I agree that in case of an emergency (and at the sole discretion of Sudarshanaloka) any personnel involved in my past or present medical treatment may fully disclose to Sudarshanaloka details of such treatment. I understand that such information would be acquired and used solely in the interests of my own and others’ safety.