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Buddhist Retreat Centre

Address: P.O. Box 131 Ixopo, KwaZulu Natal 3276  
Tradition: Theravada / Non-sectarian
E-mail: brcixopo@sos.co.za
Website: http://www.brcixopo.co.za
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Teachers: Ven. Thanissara and Ven. Kittisaro  


Cape Town Meditation Centre (CMC)

Address: 49 Balers Way, Sunset Beach, Milnerton 7441, Malmesbury, Western Cape, South Africa  
Tradition: Theravada, Thai - everyone is welcome!
Affiliation: Dhammakaya International
Phone: +(27)-21-5529333 Mobile:+27-79-3790245, +27-72-3230060
E-mail: capetownmeditation@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.capetownmeditation.com/
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Emoyeni Retreat Centre

Address: P.O. Box 190, Mooinooi Rustenburg/Brits North West 0325 South Africa  
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Eclectic
Phone: (014) 574-3662
E-mail: emoyeni@xsinet.co.za
Website: http://www.emoyeni-retreat.com
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Teacher: Mervyn Croft and affiliated teachers  


Goenka Vipassana

Address: NCWSTI UNIN; Private Bag X1106 Sovenga 0727, South Africa in South Africa PO Box 27566 Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 6057  
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka
E-mail: dhammaza@iii-world.com
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Contact person: James O\'Donovan  
Contact person: Girish Daya  


Myanmar Buddhist Association of South Africa

Address: Dhammodaya Myanmar Vihara  
Tradition: Burmese, Theravada Vipassana
E-mail: mbasa@iafrica.com
Website: http://users.iafrica.com/m/mb/mbasa/
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Spiritual Director: Ven. Chanmyay Sayadaw  


Tibet Society of South Africa

Address: PO Box 2674, Pinetown, 3600, KZN  
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Tibetan Culture & Assistance
E-mail: tidbnsa@iafrica.com
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Vipassana Association of South Africa

Address: Dhamma Pataka 10 Dawlish Court, Hall Road, Seapoint, Cape Town 8005, Western Cape, South Africa  
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka
E-mail: info@pataka.dhamma.org
Website: http://www.pataka.dhamma.org
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Wat Buddha Johannesburg (Johannesburg Meditation Centre

Address: 535 Nupen Crescent, Halfway House 1685. Postal Address: P.O. Box 6471, Halfway House 1685, South Africa  
Tradition: Theravada, Thai - everyone is welcome!
Affiliation: Dhammakaya International
Phone: Landline: +(27)-11-312-0435 Cell: +(27)-74-488-3322,
E-mail: info@peaceforafrica.org
Website: http://www.peaceforafrica.org/
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Buddhism Port Elizabeth

Address:   Port Elizabeth 6070
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 27781677271
E-mail: neil.roland.smith@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buddhismPE/
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Main Contact: Neil Smith  Email  (Phone: 27781677271)
Teacher: ven. Nima Taylor  
Notes and Events:

1st Sunday of each month

9am local time (07:00 GMT)

These are non-sectarian meetings which include meditations, possible scripture readings and discussions. The purpose is to provide a Sangha for Buddhists in Port Elizabeth, a town that currently has no temples.  


Buddhist Circle

Address: 31 Lonemeadow, Bryntirrold Drive, Lonehill   Lonehill Gauteng 2062
Tradition: Non-Sectarian,
Phone: 00 27 11 82 330 5355
E-mail: dharma@stillmind.co.za
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Spiritual Director: Geshe Michael  
Teacher: Mark Joseph  
Main Contact: Mark Joseph  (Phone: 00 27 82 330 5355)
Notes and Events:

Meetings on a weekly basis. Free material for study and supervision. Courses can be done online or in person. All Welcome!


Buddhist Theravada Centre

Address: Bishopsford Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town 7806  
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Sassanaraka, Malaysia & World Fellowship of Buddhist
Phone: (021) 790 3478 or 797 8972
E-mail: bford@pixie.co.za
Website: http://www.theravada.org.za/
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Teachers: Several including visiting teachers  
Contact: Lionel Theron or Siggy Franz  
Main Contact: Lionel Theron  Email  (Phone: 082 056 0968 )
Notes and Events:

The Hout Bay Theravada Centre is located at the traffic circle where Victoria Avenue meets Hout Bay Main Road, near the entrance to Imizamo Yethu and diagonally across from the police station (see map). Note that Victoria Road is the coast road, and Victoria Avenue is the road across Hout Bay, between Victoria Road and Main Road. The Centre is on Victoria Avenue just before the traffic circle, and diagonally opposite the SA Police Station.

It is on the same grounds as the Bishopsford Bonsai Nursery.

The gate to the Buddhist centre is to the right of the Bishopsford entrance.

From 17 January, the Hout Bay Buddhist Centre will host a second group which will meet regularly on Tuesday evenings. The Bodhicitta Group, started under the guidance of the Venerable Chamtrul Rinpoche, will be holding weekly Tuesday meetings starting on the 17th Jan 2012 at the Theravada Buddhist Centre. Times are 7pm -8.30pm.
The Theravada Group will continue the regular Wednesday evening dhamma and meditation sessions at 7.30 - 9.00pm weekly.


Dharmagiri

Address: Dharmagiri PO Box 270   Underberg KwaZulu-Natal 3257
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation:
Phone: + 27 (0) 337012938
E-mail: office@dharmagiri.org
Website: http://www.dharmagiri.org
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Spiritual Director: Kittisaro & Thanissara  Email  
Notes and Events:

Dharmagiri, a Buddhist hermitage nestled in the dramatic Southern Drakensberg (uKhahlamba in Zulu) on the border between South Africa and Lesotho. It is affiliated with the Forest Sangha of Ajahn Chah and was founded by his disciples Kittisaro and Thanissara in 2000 as a hermitage. Dharmagiri is the home of a contemplative community that provides support for self retreatants and practitioners, facilitates meditation retreats and enables access to Buddhist practice and teachings. Dharmagiri runs on a semi monastic ethos and requests that visitors and retreatants join in the community morning and evening practice sessions as well as help with simple daily chores. An extensive library of Dharma talks and Dharma books is available for retreat support. Dharmagiri also initiates and guides a number of Outreach programs - for further details: www.dharmagiri-outreach.org 


Lotus Garden

Address: Kraaibosch   Knysna Western Cape
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: +27 44 356 9068
E-mail: info@lotusgarden.co.za
Website: http://www.lotusgarden.co.za
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Notes and Events:

The Lotus Garden Forest Retreat is an oasis of tranquility to assist you on your inner and outer journey. We are there to help you through meditation, workshops, guidance, love and friendship.


Sat Chit Anand

Address: 16 Great Basses Road   Plettenberg Bay Western Cape 6600
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: +27 (0)44 533 0453
E-mail: satchitanand@global.co.za
Website: http://www.satchitanand.co.za/
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Notes and Events:

SAT CHIT ANAND is a Sanskrit expression, which means truth – consciousness – bliss. Get in touch with the truth of your being. Live consciously and mindfully. Let go of all worldly cares and concerns and experience the bliss of being here and now.

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, jewel of the Garden Route, 200 metres from the sea, SCA is located in an ideal place to relax, reflect on life and get in touch with your true nature. Enjoy privacy, peace and tranquility. Indulge your soul with a healthy holiday. Make space in your life for spirit.

HEALING CENTRE has a holistic nature. It offers various treatments and therapies to restore and enhance health and healing of body and mind.

BUDDHIST CENTRE was established in 2000. It offers teachings and retreats on different aspects of Buddhist philosophy, psychology and practice.

INTERFAITH SCA has grown into an Interfaith Spiritual Retreat Centre. Yoga, meditation and teachings on self-knowledge help those of all faiths.


Tara Rokpa Centre

Address: Kuilfontein Groot Marico District 2850   Groot Marico District North-West 2850
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Samye Ling Monastery, Scotland
Phone: +27 (0)11 83 9338
E-mail: tararokpacentre@gmail.com
Website: http://www.tararokpacentre.co.za
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Main Contact: Sylva Olsen  Email  
Teacher: Rob Nairn  
Spiritual Director: Choje Akong Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

Tara Rokpa Centre is a retreat centre situated in the pristine bushveld of South Africa's North West Province. We offer yoga, mindfulness, meditation, spiritual development retreats and weekend getaways, as well as personal retreats and casual accommodation.


Triratna Johannesburg (Shantikula)

Address: 4 Levubu Road Emmarentia   Johannesburg Gauteng 2195
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Triratna
Phone: 0827750136
E-mail: waynespace@icon.co.za
Website: http://www.shantikula.co.za/
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Main Contact: Acalaraja  Email  (Phone: 0827750136)
Teacher: Acalaraja  
Spiritual Director: Sangharakshita  
Notes and Events:

The main meditation practices are Metta Bhavana and Mindfulness of Breathing. Monday nights there is a group meditation that is normally followed by either puja, or a lecture, or discussion. Details about this can be found in the programme section of our website.