Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center Outdoor Land Work, Construction, Maintenance, Gardening, Cooking Job Vacancy in Cazadero, California, USA

Live and work at Odiyan Retreat Center on one thousand breathtakingly beautiful acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Northern CA.

Join a community of like-minded individuals from around the world engaged in meaningful work that benefits oneself and others. Integrate creative and challenging work with a path of self-exploration that opens your inner potential.

You receive:
• free room and board with vegetarian meals
• $150 per month living allowance
• free classes and discussion groups on various topics relating to Buddhism in every day life
• opportunity to learn about uniting work with a practices that develop your best capabilities and inner resources

If you are a hard worker, like rural living and would thrive in our integrated program of work and learning, this could be a great match for you.

Positions open are working in the foundry, general landscaping and grounds work, maintenance and construction.

No experience required. We will train, although we appreciate those with any experience in the trades or in foundry work.

Also seeking someone with experience in vegetarian cooking to act as lead cook.

Please be a person who can be on your feet all day and enjoys a dynamic and productive environment.

See our work Gallery http://www.odiyan.org/volunteerGallery.html

We will train you in new skills or share your own experience!

Gain practical, hands-on experience while living in beautiful, rural coastal Northern California amongst a caring, supportive community that fosters inner growth.

You do not need to be Buddhist or have any religious affiliation to apply, but please have a sincere interest.

This is challenging, meaningful work in one of the most spectacular Tibetan Buddhist centers in the world. You will merge work for the benefit of all humanity with opportunity to develop your potential while living in a community of people dedicated to spiritual development and self sufficiency through work.

Classes such as Tibetan yoga and discussions on Buddhist topics are offered free to all residents.

Minimum age is 22. We cannot accept children or pets. Couples are welcome to apply. Six month commitment, includes one month trial period. We are now accepting applications for 2012.

See our web site or email volunteer@odiyan.org or call 510-981-1987 for more details and an application.

http://www.odiyan.org/volunteerOverview.html