Join Ven. Robina Courtin
for a seven-day retreat in
Bali, Indonesia
October 29 - November 5 2025
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A Bird Needs Two Wings:Wisdom and Compassion
During this retreat of teachings and guided meditations with Buddhist nun Ven. Robina at Ramayana Candidasa Beach Resort in Bali, Indonesia, we will explore how to develop our natural potential for clarity and goodness, in order to live with courage and confidence and be able to contribute to a better world.
Ven. Robina shares, "Compassion is the finally the point of Buddhist practice, but our actions – helping our next-door neighbor or helping stop the destruction of the planet – need to be grounded in wisdom. As the Dalai Lama says, 'Compassion is not enough; we need wisdom.’”
Our Retreat
Retreat participants will arrive at the resort in the afternoon of Wednesday October 29. Check-in will be 3-6pm.
We will have dinner followed by an evening introductory session with Ven. Robina.
For each of the following retreat days, Ven. Robina will give several teachings throughout the day and guide meditations. Nim and Iffeisha will also lead some meditations as well as facilitate gentle movement/yoga sessions.
We will finish the retreat on the morning of Wednesday November 5 with a meditation session and breakfast.
BEAUTIFUL ROOMS
Our Retreat Paradise
Our retreat takes place at Ramayana Candidasa Beach Resort and Spa, located on the serene and peaceful east coast of Bali, set within a coconut grove garden that gently rolls down to a beautiful white sandy beach. It is approximately a 90-minute drive from Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and a leisurely 5-minute drive to Candidasa town. Flights from major international cities regularly fly in and out of the Ngurah Rai Airport.
AMAZING GROUNDS
OCEAN FRONT DINING
WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
SPA SERVICES
A Buddhist nun since the late 1970s, Ven. Robina has worked since then with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a worldwide network of Tibetan Buddhist activities of her teachers, Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinopche. She has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala magazine, executive director of Liberation Prison Project, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism.
She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and educated by the Catholic nuns. She studied classical singing until the mid-1960s when, ripe and ready for revolution, she became involved in the radical left in London and eventually feminism.
Ven. Robina’s life, as well as her work with prisoners, have been featured in the documentary film Chasing Buddha. A CD of her singing prayers and mantras, Devotion, in collaboration with Yantra de Vilder, was produced in 2018. Chasing Buddha and Devotion, as well as Ven. Robina’s teachings schedule, are available on robinacourtin.com
Meet the Teacher
What You Get
ACCOMMODATION
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Choose your preferred room with everything you need for a comfortable retreat experience.
TEACHINGS
with VEN. ROBINA
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Full access to all our teachings and meditations with
Ven. Robina.
HEALTHY MEALS
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Delicious healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegan & non-vegetarian options) will fuel and nourish you through your retreat.
RESORT FACILITIES
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Full access to all resort facilities: pool, spa, beach.
ROOMS
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starting from
AUD $1,265
per person
for the entire retreat
MEDITATIONS & YOGA
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Full access to gentle movement/yoga sessions facilitated by Nim and Iffeisha.
OFFERING
(optional)
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Opportunity to make an offering
to teacher at the end of retreat.
Our Team
Nim Dissanayake and Iffeisha Gordon-Toppin have been dedicated Dharma practitioners for over 20 years. Their spiritual journey has taken them through various traditions and lineages, ultimately guiding them to their root guru, Ven. Robina Courtin, and the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) family.
Recently they have made the decision to step back from worldly responsibilities in order to focus more deeply on their spiritual development and individual practice. This commitment has led them to relocate from Perth, Western Australia to Bali, where they are entering into long-term self-retreat.
Throughout their years of practice, Nim and Iffeisha have both hosted retreats with Ven. Robina and have participated in numerous teachings and retreats.
Inspired by Ven. Robina's and their guru Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s emphasis on the practice of generosity — especially the supreme form of offering Dharma to others — they have chosen to integrate the hosting and support of retreats as part of their own spiritual path.
Following several invitations, Ven. Robina has kindly agreed to teach in Bali. This retreat is the joyful fruition of Nim and Iffeisha's heartfelt aspiration
Nim and Iffeisha with Ven. Robina in Perth at FPMT's Hayagriva Buddhist Centre
What’s Included:
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7 nights in your choice of lux accommodation at Ramayana Beach Resort, on Bali’s tranquil east coast.
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Welcome drink upon arrival (non-alcoholic).
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Healthy and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinners each day, including tea & coffee.
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Teachings and meditations with Ven. Robina and meditations and gentle movement/yoga with Nim and Iffeisha.
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Use of pool, beach and other hotel facilities.
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Option to participate in resort guest activities when not in teaching sessions.
What’s Not Included:
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Your flights to and from Indonesia (I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport- Bali) and transport to and from resort.
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Indonesia visa - You can apply online or pay on arrival (approximately AUD $50) at the airport. For more information about travel documents, see Frequently Asked Questions below.
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Any accommodation outside of the seven nights.
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Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance.
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Alcoholic beverages
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The Spa services
Who receives the funds?
Please note that the fee you pay for this retreat covers your accommodation including food, teacher's accommodation and travel expenses, event space usage at the resort and our administrative expenses.
Our motivation is to provide a rare opportunity to deep dive into Buddha's teachings with Ven. Robina in person, in an ideal location. In the Buddhist tradition, she happily offers her teachings, and we too are honored to offer our services to facilitate this retreat.
Also in keeping with tradition, at the end of the retreat, there will be an opportunity for each participant to make an offering to Ven. Robina.
It is traditional to determine for ourselves the amount that is right for us to give. Dana, in Sanskrit, which signifies the virtue of generosity, asks us to consider, “What value do these teachings have in my life?” Even though it can be a little uncomfortable to make this decision on our own – we are used to goods and services having set fees – this is an important opportunity to reflect on how the retreat has impacted or benefited you and to practice generosity.
We look forward to seeing and connecting with you in Bali.
With Love,
Nim & Iffeisha
Reserve Your Room Now
We offer two types of accommodation: single and double.
Please click room link below to register as soon as possible to secure your spot and room preference.
Get in Touch
Feel free to reach out to us via phone or email.We will respond to you at our earliest. Let's connect and explore the path of Dharma together.
WhatsApp: +1 410 818 6901
Email: sharingthedharma@gmail.com