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Good day Nan Hua Temple Friends and Family:
Unfortunately, due to group size restrictions at the Botanical gardens, the Root of Mindfulness meditation will be cancelled for this weekend.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
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The Nan Hua Temple is a non-profit organisation and all Temple Tours conducted at the Temple are free of charge.  The Temple is temporarily closed to the public due to the rise in COVID-19 infections.

Contact us on Tel: 013 931 0009 or email: info@nanhua.co.za for more information.

Parkmore Meditation Centre (Temporary closed)
107 11th Street, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196
Entrance in Lilian Avenue
Tel: 011 783 7080
Email: parkmore@nanhua.co.za

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Meditation (Part 5)

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Please Click Here to read Meditation Part 1 to Part 4

Experienced mediators can enter meditative concentration no matter where they are, be it beside a stream in a forest, inside a mountain cave, or among some graves, but for those beginning the practice it is best to choose an indoor area that is away from outside noises. Such locations bring better results. The lighting in the room should be moderate: too much light is harsh on the eyes, while too little light can make one drowsy. It is best if an image of the Buddha is placed in the room, so that one can make offerings by burning incense as a source of inspiration. One should also not sit where there is a draft to avoid catching a cold.

Before sitting in meditation one should also pay attention to how one eats and dresses. One should not meditate less than an hour after finishing a meal, since at that time blood has rushed to the stomach and intestines and one can easily become drowsy. One should not be too full or too hungry; seventy to eighty percent full is best. One’s clothing should be loose, comfortable, and soft to promote good circulation. Having sufficient sleep will also prevent one from falling asleep during meditation and wasting precious time.

Once all preparatory work is complete, one can then begin sitting in meditation. In the Chan School, sitting meditation is generally divided into three stages: *3 regulating the body, regulating the breath, and regulating the mind.

*3 A more complete explanation can be found in Master Zhizhe’s smaller text Stopping and Seeing (小止觀).

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All 2021 retreats and public and special events have been put on hold.

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