Edenhope Nature Preserve
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a space for transformation and spiritual development
Espiritu Santo | Vanuatu
in one of the wildest & most remote places on earth we are a community of friends living in harmony with nature on the path of self-realization & mindfulness
↞ Meditation ↠
↠ our daily lives are structured around mindfulness practices, active community service, and quiet communion with nature
↠ we integrate the discipline of meditation into the practicalities of daily life in an off-grid ecovillage
↠ as a group, we are co-creating a field of living awareness that uplifts each & every community member
↠ we follow practices and teachings from traditions that nurture spiritual development
↠Transformation↞
↠ the way of life we offer is profoundly healing & transformative in its simplicity; we are all here to share in the journey of Self-realization
↠ we offer a sanctuary from the dissonance of the contemporary world with the guidance & friendship to support spiritual growth
↠ this is not a promise: Self-realization is a possibility when we cultivate the right environment and way of living
↠ the fruits of our practice can only be known through direct experience; this is a place where the truth becomes
our way of being in the world
↞ Conservation ↠
↠ as an energy management principle, conservation is a way of living without causing, or suffering from, the impacts of environmental stress; and this principle applies to the community as well as to each individual who lives here.
↠ our ecovillage is located in a registered Conservation Area in the Santo Mountain Chain, a globally-recognized Biodiversity Hotspot, and is the only Nature Preserve that we know of which includes homo sapiens as a protected species.
↠ we actively support grassroots-based environmental actions throughout the rural indigenous communities of Western Santo led by the Santo Sunset Environment Network.
are you aligned with our way of life ?
self-realization
in conscious community
living in harmony with nature
& at peace with the world
the purpose of Edenhope Nature Preserve
is to live in
↠ c o m m u n i o n ↞
& allow it to grow
simply enjoying
↠ nature ↞
as it is
is this way of life for you?
↞ Our Approach ↠
Our approach to life is very simple; we structure our days around:
↠ meditation ↞
〘twice daily, morning & evening 〙
↠ devotional service ↞
〘four hours after breakfast〙
↠ community connection↞
〘daily shared meals, weekly study groups, creative projects〙
〘special gatherings〙
↠ time in nature ↞
〘daily; exploring river & forest〙
↞ Transcendence ↠
Transcendent states of consciousness arise naturally through the process of
↠ self-realization ↞
But what does that mean?
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Self-realization is the work of cultivating
↠ mental, physical & emotional clarity ↞
through a conscious & intentional way of life, including:
↠ studying spiritual teachings from great masters & traditions
↠ allowing phases of purification — detox, fasting, mindful eating
↠ practicing meditation, yoga, & devotional service
↠ spending time in nature to heal & rejuvenate
And how does that lead to transformation?
Spiritual transformation or awakening consciousness emerges when
↞ the mind ↠
is freed from fixed beliefs, positions, concepts and judgements of right & wrong, good & bad;
guidance is clear, non-reactive, and unconditioned by bias as
↠ awareness ↞
emerges on a subtle level;
↞ the heart ↠
is attuned towards forgiveness and acceptance of what is;
when feelings of anger, fear or desire arise, they are experienced fully and surrendered; as
↠ unconditional love ↞
becomes a natural, limitless state of being; & as
the energy of inspiration and devotion expresses itself as the truth of one’s essential nature
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↠ peace ↞
is realized as a quality of living consciousness
& the bliss of knowing God as Self awakens one’s authentic purpose.
Visit Edenhope Nature Preserve
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Volunteering
If you can commit to staying between 1 to 4 months at Edenhope Nature Preserve and contribute to the community alongside residents this is for you.
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Retreats
We have a range of paid retreat programmes for those who are looking to visit our ecovillage for a short stay.
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Residents
If you are looking to be part of our community for longer than four monthsthis might be for you.
