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A clear, aware, relaxed mind can be
of great benefit in life. On this retreat we teach you methods of meditation to
help relax and calm your mind to develop the clarity needed to cope with the
difficulties of life. Meditation can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age
or belief. The Beginnerˇ¦s Retreat is designed for people who wish to learn
relaxation and Ch'an meditation (similar to Japanese Zen). No previous
meditation experience is required to join this retreat. However, you need to be
in good mental and physical health as the retreat is both mentally and
physically challenging. You need to have a healthy back as we sit with backs
unsupported.
We teach you the correct sitting postures for meditation and how to do basic
Chˇ¦an meditation. We do simple yoga, tai chi and Chinese exercises to condition
the body for meditation. Talks on Buddhism introduce participants to the ancient
Buddhist philosophy that originated in India 2600 years ago. You will also be
introduced to other Eastern Buddhist practices for transforming your life.
The meditation techniques help you to calm and tame the mind, resulting in
better health, stronger concentration, clearer focus, greater emotional
stability and greater ability to cope with the difficulties of life.
We do walking, sitting and lying Meditation. We teach relaxation meditation and
breath counting meditation. We also have a session of tea drinking meditation
and music meditation. Sitting sessions last between 15 and 30 minutes.
Retreatants are expected to attend all sessions.
The retreat begins on Saturday morning at 10h00 and ends early on Sunday
afternoon.
Cost of retreat:
1. R400 per person (Sharing - with someone of the same gender)
2. R500 per person (Single - your own bedroom & bathroom in a two
bedroom & bathroom chalet)
3. R600 per person (Private - one person per chalet)
Included: 1 nightsˇ¦ accommodation in the comfortable temple
chalets. Chinese vegetarian meals - breakfast, lunch & supper.
Dates:
View Retreat Almanac
Enquiries and bookings: Application form
Events Department
Email:
info@nanhua.co.za
Phone: (013) 931 0009, Monday to Friday, during office hours
Please note:
Check-in time for Retreats is Saturday morning between 09h00 - 09h30. The Temple
gates open to the public at 09h00. Please do not come earlier.
The first session starts at 10h00 promptly
Checkout time is 13h00- 14h00 on Sunday
Please bring the
following:
1.Your own toiletries and towel.
2.Loose, comfortable clothing: loose pants are best. Please do not wear
sleeveless tops, shorts or sundress. Make sure your shoulders, upper arms,
midriff, and knees are covered.
3.Shoes that you can slip on and off quickly.
4.Water bottle.
5.If you would like to, please bring a bag of mielie meal, a bottle of cooking
oil or other dry groceries to donate to the Khaya Centre for the disabled, a
non-governmental institution in a local township that we help support.
6.Insect repellant, in Summer.
7.Umbrella in Summer.
8.Warm jacket and light blanket in Winter.
9.Yoga mat, if you have one
10. Notebook and pen
11.Snacks if you require them. No alcoholic drinks and no meat products
12.Torch
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