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REOPENING Announcement
FGS Nan Hua Temple is now open to the public.
Public access to the Temple will only be allowed under these conditions:
The upstairs coffee shop and our curio shop will be open to the public.
The coffee shop will serve light meals and beverages.
The dining hall is closed to the public.
All retreats, public and special events have been put on hold for 2020.
We thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!
Public access to the Temple will only be allowed under these conditions:
- Open between 10h00 and 14h00 daily except for Mondays. Closed on Mondays.
- A mask, covering your mouth and nose, must be worn at all times.
- Visitors’ body temperature will be scanned upon entry.
- Hands must be sanitised on entry.
- No large groups allowed. Maximum group size is 10 people.
- Please DO NOT visit if you have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last four weeks.
The upstairs coffee shop and our curio shop will be open to the public.
The coffee shop will serve light meals and beverages.
The dining hall is closed to the public.
All retreats, public and special events have been put on hold for 2020.
We thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!
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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 open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, 10h00 to 14h00, free of charge. The Temple is closed on Mondays.
The dining hall is currently closed to the public 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 
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). |
Forthcoming Events
All 2020 retreats and public and special events were cancelled for 2020.
The 2021 almanac will be released towards year end.
The 2021 almanac will be released towards year end.
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