The Fiji campus…

Lisa and Pasquo Cassetta, the Australian coordinators of the Oneness University, have just returned from the first Level I course at the newly-opened Fiji campus, and for those who are keen to see what the new buildings look like, they have kindly provided some photos…fiji-campus-photos1

The campus is located on a hill-top, overlooking the ocean to the south and rain forest to the north, near the town of Savusavu on Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island, and a 55 minute flight from Nadi.

The campus consists of the main Meditation Hall and adjacent dining hall, with the main accommodation block (Oneness Lodge) a short walk away. The accommodation is either double or twin-share rooms with ensuite bathrooms (very classy, and so different from the Indian dormitory blocks!)

An existing accommodation block, known as Wassa Wassa Lodge, includes a swimming pool which course participants can use.

Lisa and Pasquo were able to sit in on the first Level One 7-day course, which they said was “a very intensive and powerful process”. The first Australian/NZ course will being on 2nd to 10th May, and 40 people have already registered to attend.

More on the Fiji campus, ‘borrowed’ from Evelyn Cole, who is the Coordinator, Oneness East USA, and she writes:

“This place is a slice of heaven….it could easily be described as a small resort with room for 75 people and all the amenities you could encounter in a fine tropical hotel. All the structures are built from natural woods, with details in glass, stone and tile. Each bedroom sleeps two in very comfortable beds and modern tiled bathrooms with a separate vanity, mirror and closet.

Opposite the dorm building sits a meditation hall that is truly a work of fine craftsmanship and exquisite design. A gravel walkway surrounded by palms leads to a wooden platform and steps bordered by two small pools where the circulating water is strewn with bright coloured flowers. The sound of the moving water promotes instant calm as you enter the ample hall. The thatched roof makes for very high ceilings crossed by decorative beams, a pattern that is repeated on the walls. The level of detail is amazing; for example, the rope that is wrapped around these tall beams that circle the hall is cut in the shape of symbols of the different faiths; the cross, the star of David, the OM, the moon and star of Islam, and there are touches like this all over.

The floors and walls of the hall are made of honey-coloured wood, polished to a high gleam. We sit on the floor in gigantic bean bags, but chairs with upholstered seats and backs are also available. There are several bathrooms with very modern equipment and beautiful fixtures on each side of the hall. The main room is air-conditioned and has ceiling fans, and features the most cutting edge sound and audiovisual equipment. The entire campus has this mixture of peaceful beauty with functionality, including free wireless internet service everywhere.

The dining hall features indoor or alfresco dining overlooking the ocean. Absolutely delicious, fresh food is served every day – there’s a variety of salads, pasta, fish and sweets, teas and fresh juices, served buffet-style and in abundance, simply as good as any quality hotel, and the service is impeccable.

The meditation hall opens up to a long terrace where comfortable benches with large cushions are lined up for the comfort of the guests. This terrace ends in four descending tiers of water that run the length of the terrace and form a reflecting pool that overlooks the ocean, a place where you could sit and gaze into the blue forever.”