Silent Meditation Retreat Bali
at Maitri Retreats - Silent meditation retreats in Bali and Portugal · run by Maitri Retreats
a week · Runs on set dates · from IDR 250,000
Five to seven hours of Zazen each day, maintained within Noble Silence from the first morning to the last, anchors this week at Yogi's Garden in Payangan. Seated and walking meditation follow the Zen Buddhist tradition; yin yoga, silent walks through a traditional Balinese village, and two purification ceremonies, including a fire ceremony led by a Balinese priest, give the silence a particular texture and place. Organic vegetarian food comes largely from the centre's own garden. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Immersion in silence and stillness during a prolonged meditation retreat. Participants practice Zazen in the Zen Buddhist tradition with 5-7 hours of meditation per day, split into sessions of seated (zazen) and walking (kinhin) meditation. The programme includes daily yin yoga led by a qualified teacher, silent mindful walks in a traditional Balinese village, two purification ceremonies, daily dharma talks by the retreat facilitator, and periods of free time. Silence (Noble Silence) is maintained throughout the week. Organic vegetarian food is provided, mostly sourced from the retreat centre's garden.
- Good for
- Immersion in silence and stillness in the company of others during a prolonged meditation retreat can be a profound and potentially transformational experience.
- Who it's for
- This retreat is designed for everyone - from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
- What makes it different
- A silent meditation retreat maintaining Noble Silence throughout, practising Zazen in the Zen Buddhist tradition, with Balinese cultural activities and two purification ceremonies including a fire purification ceremony with a Balinese Priest.
- A day here
- Wake at 6am, then Zazen meditation 630-815am, breakfast, yin yoga 9-1030am, more Zazen, lunch and rest, a mindful walk in the afternoon, tea and snack, a talk by the retreat facilitator, gathering around the bonfire, dinner, evening Zazen 8-945pm, and sleep at 10pm.
Pricing
- One hour Balinese massage (add-on, not included)IDR 250,000
Prices as stated by the operator; confirm when booking.