ZEN RESORT BALI

21/12/2024

“Zen Resort Bali...a wonderful place where we have met new friends from all over the world”

Moa Hummelgard from Sweden, Zen Signature Diving and Ayurveda Wellness Retreat 28th November to 12th December 2024

https://zenresortbali.com/zen-harmony-diving-retreats/

Zen Resort Bali emerges as a sanctuary for wellness and cultural exploration, with visitors frequently lauding the peaceful and nurturing lush Nature environment. The resort's amenities, including an Ayurveda spa, delectable cuisine, and holistic wellness activities, receive high marks from guests. Staff members are celebrated for their exceptional care and attention, contributing to the resort's reputation for transformative experiences.

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18/12/2024

“Zen Resort Bali...an extraordinary place where I healed from a very large private crisis”

Anne Schmidt from Germany, Zen Signature AYUR13 Health Program, 28th November to 12th December 2024

https://zenresortbali.com/zen-wellness-retreats/

Zen Resort Bali, nestled in a tranquil setting, Zen Resort Bali has earned accolades for its outstanding amenities, including the indulgent spa treatments and yoga sessions that guests find luxurious. The resort's atmosphere is often described as a supportive and family-like environment, promoting wellness and self-discovery. Visitors frequently commend the resort for its exceptional cleanliness, from the pristine pool to the well-kept grounds and spotless rooms.

15/12/2024

And another Trip Advisor Rave Bubble Review of Zen Resort Bali
Great relaxing experience in Bali
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1629368-d1082544-r984462214

Sarah I, 11th December 2024
Great relaxing experience in Bali

"Zen Resort is run by a community of dedicated and friendly staff who work to make your stay memorable. The food was excellent and healthy and changed each day. The treatments were amazing, relaxing, and unique experiences. Many I had never heard of or experienced. The morning meditation and yoga were a great way to structure the day and add to the experience. The heat was intense at times but there was a beautiful pool and the villa plunge pool was nice to cool off."
Date of Stay Nov 2024; Trip type – Solo

13/12/2024

Mary Argese from Perth, Australia, Zen Signature AYUR7 STRESS RELEASE, 29th November to 6th December 6th December 2024

https://lnkd.in/gBtyC3Ks

Zen Resort Bali, nestled in a tranquil setting, Zen Resort Bali has earned accolades for its outstanding amenities, including the indulgent spa treatments and yoga sessions that guests find luxurious. The resort's atmosphere is often described as a supportive and family-like environment, promoting wellness and self-discovery. Visitors frequently commend the resort for its exceptional cleanliness, from the pristine pool to the well-kept grounds and spotless rooms.

11/12/2024

Zen Resort Bali: A Trip Advisor Bubble Review “Pure Relaxation”, 27th November 2024 and five days later simple a “Magical Resort” Review

1) Bettina K wrote a Trip Advisor Bubble Review 27th November 2024
Entspannung pur https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1629368-d1082544-r982446249

“Zen ist ein großartiger Ort zum Entspannen und zur Ruhe zu kommen. Die Massagen waren ausgezeichnet, das Essen mit Liebe zubereitet und die Atmosphäre sehr gut. Das Yoga war super, denn es war für Anfänger geeignet und es wurden auch immer Varianten für Fortgeschrittene angeboten.”

Bettina K I8498KF
"Pure relaxation", 27 Nov 2024
Zen is a great place to relax and come to rest. The massages were excellent, the food prepared with love and the atmosphere very good. The yoga was great because it was suitable for beginners and there were always variants for advanced.
Date of stay: November 2024, Trip type: Travelled solo

2) katemarieheath wrote a review a Trip Advisor Review, 1st December 2024
Magical resort

“This place is truly magical. It's beautiful, healing, inspiring and so very relaxing. I would come back every year and will surely be back again. The spa alone is wonderful, but the gorgeous grounds and the healthy energy and many opportunities to connect with nature and to heal are so abundant. Thank you to the wonderful staff who made this such a special experience, so grateful.”
Date of stay: November 2024; Trip type: Travelled with friends

09/12/2024

10th December 2024, International Human Rights Day

The Imperative for Deliverance of Universal Human Rights in a World at Crossroads

Today, we commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This moment calls for reflection, a moment of silence, and a renewed commitment to uphold human rights not merely as aspirational ideals but as fundamental principles that guide our actions and interactions in every facet of our lives.

I was born on October 12, 1945, just 40 days after the end of the Second World War—a time when humanity was beginning to mend the scars of conflict and sow the seeds of hope for a compassionate future. The adoption of the UDHR in 1948 marked a pivotal moment in our collective journey, a declaration that every human being, irrespective of race, creed, or circumstance, deserves dignity, freedom, and opportunity.

Yet here we stand, 76 years later, confronted by a disheartening reality: the promises enshrined in the UDHR remain unfulfilled. The years 2023-2024 have revealed themselves as some of the darkest in recent memory, marked by escalating violence, deepening inequalities, and an environmental crisis that threatens the very fabric of life on Earth.

The term "human existential threat" has surfaced to describe not only the looming danger of nuclear conflict but also the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the relentless climate crisis. We find ourselves at a crossroads, and we must ask: What will it take to genuinely embrace and deliver human rights in a world seemingly spiralling into chaos, violence, and conflict?

Reflecting on my own journey—initiated in a world devastated by war and buoyed by the optimism of technological progress—I recall the late 1960s. During my Cambridge postgraduate research, I collaborated with Joseph Atary on a pioneering modelling and analytical Control System Design of the Complete Nuclear Power Plant MZFR Prototype in Karlsruhe. Whilst recognized the promise of nuclear energy as a solution to the global energy crisis, sadly as time passed, we witnessed the tarnishing of that promise by the rise of nuclear weapons and the overshadowing of peaceful development by the spectre of destruction.

J Atary and M Shah, Modelling and Analytical Control System Design of a Nuclear Power Plant Prototype, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1474667017685392

My professional career, spanning 1972 to 2012, cantered on the urgent need for sustainable development. A moment of clarity emerged in 2002: “There can be no sustainable development without humanity learning to live sustainably—with each other and with nature.” This understanding led me in 2005 to establish Zen Resort Bali, a sanctuary dedicated to holistic wellness where individuals could reconnect with their true selves, restore their wellbeing, and embrace wisdom to live in harmony with the world around us. Globally, policymakers have often focused on "greening the environment," yet the greater challenge lies within the very essence of humanity. Our challenges are outcomes of human actions; thus, the priority must be to "green the people."

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mahendra-Shah-Triumphs-Tragedies-Changemaker/dp/B0CJ45HWTG

Zen Resort Bali Vision and Mission of Wellness and Sustainable Tourism Development
https://youtu.be/E6R8RUeLSK0

The current model of development—one that glorifies materialism, power, waste, and exploitative over-consumption—is both unsustainable and unjust. Wealthy nations have historically contributed disproportionately to global and regional crises. We can no longer ignore the fact that climate change disproportionately impacts populations in the Global South, exacerbating inequalities, displacing communities, and increasing suffering.

At the core of our inequitable and unjust world are three pressing issues:

1. Dehumanization of Others: The age-old scourge of prejudice, discrimination, and violence continues to fracture societies across the globe. From Europe to the Middle East and Asia, Africa to Latin America, wars and conflicts are direct violations of the human rights we pledged to uphold. We must confront this disregard for human dignity and act decisively.
2. Destruction of Nature: The degradation of our planet is an urgent reality. Climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, and pollution are not abstract threats; they are crises that jeopardize the survival of all living beings. We are pushing our planet to the brink, and if we do not act now, the balance that sustains life will collapse.
3. Threats of Technology: The industrial revolution widened the chasm between rich and poor and caused environmental degradation. Today, we find ourselves in the midst of an AI technology revolution that, if left unchecked, will exacerbate inequities and ignite conflicts on political, economic, environmental, and social fronts.

These three issues—human inequality, environmental degradation, and the technological divide—are deeply intertwined. We cannot address one without considering the others. Our only hope lies in uniting as a global community, driven by compassion, respect, and a shared responsibility for our planet.

Countless individuals throughout history have left their homelands seeking better lives, yet today, we often turn a blind eye to those fleeing war, conflict, famine, and violence. This indifference is a betrayal of our shared humanity and a failure to uphold the promises of the UDHR.

Mahendra Shah, The Wealth of World Diversity Humanity, Nature and Sustainable Development, Amsterdam 2001
https://zenresortbali.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FINAL2001Amsterdam-Wealth-of-World-Diversity-.pdf
However, there is hope. In the face of these challenges, a path forward exists, rooted in the power of international wellbeing tourism. Tourism possesses a unique ability to bridge divides, fostering connections among diverse cultures through respect and mutual understanding. It can illuminate the suffering and inequities that persist, particularly in developing nations, and inspire us to forge development partnerships that ensure dignity, opportunity, and a sustainable future for all.

Together, we can manifest a future where peace, progress, and prosperity are not distant dreams but collective realities. A future where we coexist harmoniously with one another and the natural world that sustains us. The time for action is now. The future rests in our hands. Let us honour the legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and strive to ensure that the coming decades are ones of healing, unity, and sustainability.

As Nelson Mandela poignantly stated in London in 2005, “Massive poverty and obscene inequality are such terrible scourges of our times—times in which the world boasts breathtaking advances in science, technology, industry, and wealth accumulation—that they have to rank alongside slavery and apartheid as social evils.”

Let us rise to the challenge and make a difference, for the sake of humanity and the planet we call home. For more insights into my sustainable development professional four decades journey and the two decades mission at Zen Resort Bali, please visit here and explore our mission of wellness and sustainable tourism development here.
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Food for Thought: International Tourism, Sustainable Development, Human Rights

What specific actions can individuals take to promote human rights today?
“We must as a matter of course accept diversity, migration and the value of different governance which are opposite to but in no way in opposition to ours...Migration is irreversible. Management is what matters. Education is critical in promoting the good life. Countries and institutions are obligated to inform the public and citizens of the rights of man. In those rights are tolerance, knowledge and beliefs...Individuals should be more discerning... Halston Clarke, https://www.quora.com/What-can-individuals-do-to-promote-human-rights-and-create-positive-change-in-the-world-Which-institutions-or-organizations-are-most-effective-in-this-effort?top_ans=1477743828215640

How can we address the relationship between technology and human rights violations?
“There is a growing recognition that regulation of artificial intelligence and other forms of technologies should be firmly rooted in the existing human rights framework and neither undermine nor replace existing human rights standards. Human rights conventions, as living breathing instruments were crafted to grow and respond to the developments of societies and their new challenges.... the human rights framework is well suited to the governance of risks to humans from technology and artificial intelligence”
https://www.scl.org/13067-human-rights-and-technology-the-harms-behind-the-hype/

What role does international tourism play in advancing sustainable development and human rights?
International Tourism has “the opportunity for making a positive impact on our planet via responsible travel practices like respecting cultural norms when traveling overseas and shopping from local businesses with respect for high standards. By interacting with locals, both parties get an open line of communication between different cultures that could lead toward greater understanding among people worldwide–hopefully having long-lasting effects towards peace between all nations no matter what race or ethnicity it is.”
https://www.sustainandimpact.com/blog-1/sustainable-tourism-with-human-rights-at-the-core

07/12/2024

“Three stays at Zen Resort Bali 2018, 2020, 2024....Each time I healed...The best thing I have done in my life”

Sheryll Fisher from Australia, Zen Signature AYUR7 STRESS RELEASE from 29th Nov. to 6th Dec 2924

https://zenresortbali.com/zen-stress-release-retreats/

Zen Resort Bali, nestled in a tranquil setting, Zen Resort Bali has earned accolades for its outstanding amenities, including the indulgent spa treatments and yoga sessions that guests find luxurious. The resort's atmosphere is often described as a supportive and family-like environment, promoting wellness and self-discovery. Visitors frequently commend the resort for its exceptional cleanliness, from the pristine pool to the well-kept grounds and spotless rooms.



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05/12/2024

Zen Management: A Heartfelt Gratitude to Marglyd for embracing the Spirit of Zen Resort BALI

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1629368-d1082544-r983178744

"A Heartfelt Tribute to the ZEN Resort Bali", A Trip Advisor Review, 4 Dec 2024
Marglyd, Bernau am Chiemsee, Germany
Original Text in German

Exhausted and burned out, a recommendation led me to this magical place. What I was able to experience here in terms of Ayurvedic healing, warmth, support and spirituality is incomparable. A place of rest and healing.

After an empathetic conversation with Dr.Mahendra, an individual treatment plan was created for me, which was filled with the most wonderful treatments every day. Within 14 days I was allowed to experience 25 different treatments.

Loving rituals accompanied the holistic massages, but especially the two-hour open chakra massage with Ardani touched me deeply and will forever have a place in my heart.

The days began at sunrise with a meditative morning routine masterfully led by Ilu. Her unique blend of breathing exercises, gentle stretching, activating mini-cardio sessions and moments of silence allowed me to feel deep within myself. Afterwards I went to the rooftop for yoga sessions, which gave me a new flexibility and an unexpected sense of well-being within two weeks.

Culinarily, the ZEN Resort is also a revelation: Breakfast – like all meals – was a symbiosis of freshness, variety and attention to detail. Every meal was not just a treat, but a contribution to inner and outer healing. Body and soul find a harmony here that has a lasting effect.

Although I travelled alone, I immediately felt like I was in a big family. The loving atmosphere, spontaneous encounters and deep conversations with fellow travellers enriched my stay immensely. Small excursions included in the program also gave me the opportunity to get to know the beauty of the country and the warmth of its people. What I had the opportunity to experience here, I will integrate deeply into my life. Yoga in particular has opened up an inexhaustible source of power for me that I don’t want to miss anymore.

My special thanks go to: Dr. Mahendra, who created this unique place of healing, Ms Budiani, whose careful management makes the stay perfect, Ilu, who gave me a whole new love for this practice with her yoga sessions on sunrise and sunset, Ardani, who opened my heart chakra with her empathetic treatment so I could grieve and let go, Gede, whose artful flower decorations and towel arrangements have made every day special, and the wonderful fellow travellers who inspired, enriched and filled me with a lot of laughter: Gaby, Andy (Switzerland), Nee (London) Kathy & Leah (Melbourne), Anne (Germany), Noemi (Switzerland), Ursula (Switzerland), Sabine, Ulli, Lisa (Germany), Wendy & Cathrine (Tasmania), Abbey & Nicki (Sydney).

Last but not least, I would like to thank the entire team at ZEN Resort for making this place so magical, harmonious and unique. THANK YOU very much – I will be back! ❤️

02/12/2024

Ursula Mattli from Switzerland, Zen Signature Ayur13 Health Retreat, 16th to 27th November 2024

https://zenresortbali.com/zen-wellness-retreats/

Zen Resort Bali, nestled in a tranquil setting, Zen Resort Bali has earned accolades for its outstanding amenities, including the indulgent spa treatments and yoga sessions that guests find luxurious. The resort's atmosphere is often described as a supportive and family-like environment, promoting wellness and self-discovery. Visitors frequently commend the resort for its exceptional cleanliness, from the pristine pool to the well-kept grounds and spotless rooms.

29/11/2024

https://lnkd.in/gZQHKBxj

The greatest challenge in the 21st century relates to the imperative of realising sustainable development in harmony, both regarding the world wealth of Nature diversity as we well as the wealth of human diversity.

His Majesty King Charles III CBA initiative recognizing the critical need of "Nature-First Economy", "Nature Business Positive"... is a defining moment to halt the degradation and destruction of Nature, lest we put at risk the life-supporting capacity of Planet Earth, the only place in the Universe thus far known to support life.

The Nature-positive sustainable development initiative also needs to incorporate a people centric approach, incorporating sustainable and responsible lifestyles in harmony with Nature

Mahendra Shah, “The World Wealth of Diversity - Humanity, Nature and Sustainable Development”, First Open Science Conference, Amsterdam 10th July 2001
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Mahendra Shah, “Sustainable Development and the Survival of Nature – to be or not to be”, Chapter 30, Vision of the Living Earth, A Joint Book Project of Shumei and Navdanya, 2012
https://lnkd.in/g5meb4N7

Zen Resort Bali Vision of Holistic Wellness and Sustainable Nature-based Tourism Development, 2005
https://lnkd.in/gTkHTZWY

Mahendra Shah: The Triumphs and Tragedies of a Change Maker, Amazon, 2023
https://lnkd.in/g7WH-Qtg

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26/11/2024

Two Trip Advisor Reviews to make us all at Zen smile

25th November 2024, “Beautiful resort, amazing staff, accommodations, yoga and Ayurvedic treatments - a special energy, entirely bliss !

21st November 2024 “Try it once, you'll come back again, or never want to leave...”

1) Mary O wrote a Trip Advisor Review, 25th November 2024
Beautiful resort, amazing staff, accommodations, yoga and Ayurvedic treatments - a special energy, entirely bliss !

Zen Resort is truly a little bit of paradise.. I had the most amazing time during my 8 days there. The Zen team are brilliant, so helpful and beautiful inside and out. The accommodation was very comfortable and beautifully maintained, gorgeous gardens, swimming pool, yoga shale and plenty of space to hang out with others or find your own space to chill. The food was delicious and loads of choices.
The yoga teacher Iloo (spl?) was brilliant and a fantastic guide for mediation and breath work. I had the most amazing ayurdevic treatments - all of the practitioners were brilliant and very experienced. There is a special energy there which allows you to go deep into your practice and on whatever you are working on. Overall it was blissful. Thank you so much to the Zen team for making my stay so special.
Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled solo

2) Pol U wrote a Trip Advisor Review 21st November 2024
Try it once, you'll come back again, or never want to leave...

A great experience, unique and amazing. We never had experienced this elsewhere. We felt that the people, the surrounding and the spirit of that place, were made to please us. It was just perfect. We came for 2 weeks of relaxation, and it worked! We left really relaxed, our batteries charged... In fact, we didn't want to leave Zen anymore.

As it was the third time we spend some times at Zen resort, we felt like being a part of the Zen family. Friendliness, peacefulness, adapted therapy.
Date of stay: November 2024; Trip type: Travelled as a couple

20/11/2024

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forging-future-our-planet-university-of-cambridge-xrwje/?trackingId=CTfA80%2BLTkKiR2PTCe7XWw%3D%3D

Mahendra Shah, a six-decade journey from the imperative of sustainable development to the essentials of living sustainable responsible lifestyles

Planet Earth is unique in being the only place in the Universe known thus far to support life. The root causes of most of the challenges, environmental, economic and social, we are facing worldwide are unsustainable human activities, primarily modern lifestyles driven by greed, power and waste

Whilst I personally spent a four-decade international career (University of Cambridge, University of Nairobi, IIASA, UN, World Bank etc) working on issues relevant to achieving the imperative of sustainable development in harmony with Nature, in 2002 I came to the awakening that there can be no sustainable development unless we Humans adopt sustainable and responsible lifestyles in harmony with one another and Nature. This lead me over the next two decades establishing Zen Resort Bali, a holistic wellness and sustainable development resort where our mission is to give guests experiences of holistic wellbeing, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, such that they embrace their wisdom and logic to live sustainably.

We at Zen dream of creating a worldwide network of similar resorts in rural and peri-urban settings to empower sustainable lifestyles tourism, which has the potential to be the largest sector in future global economy as being a means to enhancing respect for our world wealth of human diversity.

Let us embrace “Greening the people” as the pre-requisite to “Greening the Nature”

Mahendra Shah: Six-decade Witness-Participant Journey of Sustainable Development and Sustainable Lifestyles, 1967 to +2024

1967-1971 University of Cambridge PhD Research – Systems thinking- systems analysis and systems action – developing a control system for the first Nuclear Power Plant MZFR, Siemens, Karlsruhe; a systemic approach to confront challenges of sustainable development

1971-1976 University of Nairobi and Ministry of Economic Planning, Projects – Kenya wildlife management, SRDP rural development planning, KENSIM Kenya national economy 1974-78 development plan, etc

1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm

1976-1984 IIASA-Austria, Senior Scientist, Developing Global Agro-ecological zoning and assessment of world food production potential and population supporting capacity
1984-1986 UNOEOA- New York, Director of Information-Planning for Famine Relief across sub-Saharan Africa

1988-1989 UNOCA – Geneva, Director of Information-Planning, Rehabilitation of Afghanistan Development in the aftermath of an end to Soviet occupation

1991-1992 UNCED – Geneva and NY, Senior Advisor to Secretary-General, Agenda21 Summary Report prepared the RIO 1992 Earth Summit

1997-2000 CGIAR, World Bank - Executive Secretariat Systems Review – Public-Private Sector Agriculture Research, World Bank, Washington DC

1998-1999 San Jose Earth Council and University of Peace Earth Charter Project Participant

2001 Global Change Open Science Conference, Amsterdam, Plenary presentation
“Food in the 21st Century-Global Climate of Disparities”

2001-2005 Millennium Ecosystem Assessment – Food and Ecosystems” Chapter 6, Washington DC

2006: Pontifical Academy, Interactions-Global Change and Human Health, Rome

2012-2015 UNDSD Advisor, Millennium Development Goals, NY

2009 and 2021 World Food Security Summits, Rome and NY

2001-2009 IIASA Austria, Senior Scientist - 2002 WSSD Climate Change & Agriculture Vulnerability and Global Science Panel on Population in Sustainable Development, Johannesburg

2008-2009 IIASA/OFID- Vienna – Biofuels and Food Security, a global assessment

2009-2011 Director, Qatar National Food Security Program, Doha

2009-2011 World Bank Rising Global Interest in Farmland Investments, Washington DC

2012 UN Conference RIO+20 Years, Visions of the Living Earth: A Joint Book Project, Shumei International and Navdania, Rio de Janeiro

2005-Present time - Bali, Zen Resort Bali: Holistic Health and Sustainable Lifestyles, Bali and Earth Odyssey Sustainable Development Imperative, Bali and Brazil

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mahendra-Shah-Triumphs-Tragedies-Changemaker/dp/B0CJ45HWTG

19/11/2024

Mrs Olivia and Mr Pol Uffer, Switzerland, Zen Signature Ayur13 Health, 30th October to 12th November 2024

https://zenresortbali.com/zen-wellness-retreats/

Zen Resort Bali, nestled in a tranquil setting, Zen Resort Bali has earned accolades for its outstanding amenities, including the indulgent spa treatments and yoga sessions that guests find luxurious. The resort's atmosphere is often described as a supportive and family-like environment, promoting wellness and self-discovery. Visitors frequently commend the resort for its exceptional cleanliness, from the pristine pool to the well-kept grounds and spotless rooms.

Zen Resort Bali stands out as a sanctuary of tranquillity and wellness, highly commended for its outstanding amenities that range from holistic treatments to organic dining options, creating an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and socialization. The staff's caring and professional service is a highlight, contributing to the overall stress release and healing experience.