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FGS Nan Hua Temple is open to the public
The FGS Nan Hua Temple is a non-profit organisation.
Visiting hours
Our visiting hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10h00 until 14h00.
We are open on Mondays if a public holiday.
Temple tours
Temple tours are available every Sunday at 13h00. Meet at reception.
Dining hall
The Dining Hall is open to the public on Sundays from 12h00 until 12h30 for lunch at the cost of R50 per person.
Coffee shop
Our Coffee Shop is available to provide you with light meals and beverages.
Meditation retreats
Please click on RETREATS tab for the 2022 schedule.
Contact us on Tel: 013 931 0009 or email: info@nanhua.co.za for more information.
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Parkmore Meditation Centre
107 11th Street, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196, Entrance in Lilian Avenue
Email: parkmore@nanhua.co.za
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The FGS Nan Hua Temple is a non-profit organisation.
Visiting hours
Our visiting hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10h00 until 14h00.
We are open on Mondays if a public holiday.
Temple tours
Temple tours are available every Sunday at 13h00. Meet at reception.
Dining hall
The Dining Hall is open to the public on Sundays from 12h00 until 12h30 for lunch at the cost of R50 per person.
Coffee shop
Our Coffee Shop is available to provide you with light meals and beverages.
Meditation retreats
Please click on RETREATS tab for the 2022 schedule.
Contact us on Tel: 013 931 0009 or email: info@nanhua.co.za for more information.
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Parkmore Meditation Centre
107 11th Street, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196, Entrance in Lilian Avenue
Email: parkmore@nanhua.co.za
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Meditation (Part 5)
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).
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).
Forthcoming Events
2022 meditation retreats at FGS Nan Hua Temple will be announced on a month-to-month basis.
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