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Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism -South Africa

Address: South Africa  
Tradition: Mahayana
E-mail: jonnyblu@iafrica.com
Website: http://www.sgi-sa.org.za
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Contact: Jonny Blundell  


Poplar Grove Zen Centre

Address: P.O. Box 232 Colesberg 5980 South Africa 
Tradition: Mahayana, Kwan Um School of Zen (Korean)
Phone: (27) 51-753-1356
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Founding Teacher: Zen Master Seung Sahn  
Guiding Teacher: Heila Downey, JDPSN  


ROKPA South Africa

Address: Johannesburg Samye Dzong 43 Floss Street, Kensington 2094 International 
Tradition: Vajrayana, Charitable organisation/Tibetan,Kagyu
E-mail: dorje@gem.co.za
Website: http://www.rokpa.org
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Founder: Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche  
Contact: Sean Vinsen  


SGI-SA Cultural Centre

Address: Fearnhead Park Cnr. Wells Avenue and Blandford Road, Parkview, Johannesburg.  
Tradition: Mahayana, Soka Gakkai
Phone: (011) 788 5228
E-mail: hallo@sgi-sa.org.za
Website: http://www.sgi-sa.org.za/
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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  
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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 


Lam Rim centre

Address: Cor. Katjepiering and First Street, Vrededorp,   Johannesburg Gauteng
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist
Affiliation: Lam Rim
Phone: +2772 147 2794
E-mail: contact@lamrim.co.za
Website: http://www.lamrim.co.za
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Main Contact: Jenny  Email  (Phone: +2772 147 2794)
Teacher: Geshe Pende  
Spiritual Director: the Venerable Geshe Damcho Yonten  
Notes and Events:

Meditation - Thursday evenings 19:00
Puja (chanting) Saturdays 11:30
Teachings Sundays 9:00

See www.lamrim.co.za for map and more details


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.


Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Address: 2 Hollings Road Malvern  Durban KwaZulu-Natal 4093
Tradition: Vajrayana, Kadampa
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition
Phone: +27 (0)31 4640984
Fax: +27 (0)86 5133476
E-mail: info@meditateindurban.org
Website: http://www.meditateindurban.org
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Main Contact: Stuart Hepburn  Email  (Phone: +27 (0)31 4640984)
Spiritual Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  Email  (Phone: +44 (0)1229 588533)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Sangdak  
Notes and Events:

The Centres function is to help people solve their daily problems and find inner peace and well-being through meditation practice and Buddhist studies. Here we can listen to, contemplate, and meditate on the teachings of Buddha, showing us how to control our own mind and thus progressively transform our life for the better.

Meditation practice enables us to cultivate a special experience of lasting inner peace which causes harmony, happiness, and creates a feeling of deep well-being.

Kadampa Buddhism is a time-honored tradition that for centuries has made Buddha\\\\\\\'s teachings and meditation practices available to people throughout the world.

Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Centre is based in the beautiful and picturesque suburb of Malvern, close to the city centre of Durban. It is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquil surroundings.


Nichiren Shoshu Hokkeko South Africa

Address:   Western Cape
Tradition: Mahayana, Nichiren Shoshu
Affiliation: Nichiren Shoshu
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Notes and Events:

Regular Nichiren Shoshu activities are starting to be held with greater frequency. 


Nichiren Shu South Africa

Address:   Fourways Gauteng
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: Nichiren Shu
Phone: 0828557801
Fax: 0866107640
E-mail: Buddhabrat@me.com
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Notes and Events:

Nichiren Shu, means the teaching of Nichiren, who was a great sage and appeared in Japan the 13th Century. We believe Shakyamuni Buddha, (Siddharta Guatama) is the original Buddha. He taught the Lotus Sutra which is the primary teaching of the of Nichiren Shu. By chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo as Nichiren taught we are able to attain Buddhahood. We hold meetings twice a month. They are small and intimate. One may attend as an observer and guest. There is no pressure to participate in the ceremonies  or join our group. You are most welcome.

In Nichiren Shu there is no discrimination against class, race, belief or sexual orientation. Nichiren Shu is dedicated to all beings achieving their potential and happiness. Please be well and happy.

PO BOX 787167
Sandton 2146


Rissho Kosei-kai South Africa

Address: 53 Ravenshill, Turley Road, Lonehill, Johannesburg   Sandton 2146
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: Rissho Kosei-kai Japan/International
Phone: (082) 8557801
E-mail: vudumanx@gmail.com
Website: http:www.rk-world.org/
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Main Contact: Andrew Christie  Email  (Phone: 0828557801)
Spiritual Director: Nichiko Niwano  
Teacher: Nichiko Niwano  
Notes and Events:

Rissho Kosei-kai is a worldwide Buddhist organization founded in Japan in 1938 by Nikkyo Niwano and Myoko Naganuma. It combines the wisdom of both the Lotus Sutra and the foundational teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. Its purpose is to bring these transformative teachings to the modern world.

The Lotus Sutra is a teaching of human respect, both the study and practice of a spiritual path that develops human potential, and a way of living that seeks peace for all people. By studying, understanding, integrating, and practicing the teachings, human beings can gradually approach a state of mind free from delusions, thereby enriching their own lives and those of others around them. Because everything is interconnected, when people devote themselves to benefitting all beings through harmony, they create awareness and develop a better world. This is the ideal for practitioners of the Lotus Sutra.


Rondebosch Dharma Centre

Address: 6 Lulworth Mansions, Saint Andrews Road Rondebosch, Cape Town 7700 South Africa  
Tradition: Mahayana, Kwan Um School of Zen (Korean)
Phone: (27) 21-686-3698
E-mail: rons@iafrica.com
Website: http://www.dharmacentre.org.za/dc/contact.htm
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Main Contact: Abbot:  (Phone: 082 344 2683)
Guiding Teacher: Heila Downey, JDPSN  
Founding Teacher: Zen Master Seung Sahn  
Notes and Events:

This centre offers regular practice and meditation instruction on Tuesday evenings. We do chanting, 2 rounds of sitting meditation (30 minutes each) with a short walking meditation in between followed by a teaching reading.
Practice starts at 7:00 pm and concludes at about 9:00 pm.

Every month we offer one non-residential Sunday retreat, starting at 8:30 am, concluding at 3:45 pm. Tea/coffee is provided, and it is suggested that each participant brings her/his own light lunch. There is also an opportunity to have interviews with Rodney Downey (Senior Dharma Teacher) or Heila Downey (Master Dharma Teacher), as well as a dharma talk, followed by a question/answer period and a discussion session.


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.


Shambhala Cape Town

Address: c/o Ralph Berold, 207 Victoria Court, 301 Long Street  Cape Town 8001
Tradition: Vajrayana, Karma Kagyu
Affiliation: Shambhala International
Phone: 021 426
E-mail: ralphberold@gmail.com
Website: http://capetown.shambhala.info
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Main Contact: Ralph Berold  Email  (Phone: 021 426 6862)
Teacher: Jennifer Woodhull  
Spiritual Director: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche  
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Observatory Dharma Study Group
Meditation, teachings and discussion on Thursday evenings at the Observatory Community and Recreation Centre, corner of Lower Main and Station Roads (Room 1, upstairs). Sitting meditation begins at 6:10 pm sharp. Please arrive by 5:45 if you require meditation instruction. No charge. Enquiries: Johann, 021 683 8233 or johannverster@telkomsa.net.

South Peninsula Dharma Study Group
Meditation, teachings and discussion the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, in a private home in the Muizenberg–Fish Hoek area. Sitting meditation begins at 7:10 pm sharp. Individual meditation instruction available. No charge. For venue and directions, please call Carole at 021 782 5435 or email her at peward.fh@abasamail.co.za.

Monthly nyinthun

"Nyinthun" is a Tibetan word that refers to an extended period of meditation practice. A three-hour meditation session is held at a private home in the Kenilworth area on the last Sunday of each month, from 9 am to noon. Enquiries: Johann, 021 683 8233 or johannverster@telkomsa.net. Instruction available; no charge.

Shambhala Training

Shambhala Training is a secular path of meditation that emphasises social interactions based on enlightened principles. The foundational course, The Heart of Warriorship, comprises five weekend levels. The entire cycle is offered every year in Cape Town. You can find out more about Shambhala Training at http://www.shambhala.org/shambhala-training.php. For information about the South African schedule, contact Mary Anne Botha at 023 541 1821 or mabvisul@iafrica.com.


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.


Tushita Buddhist Centre

Address: 21 Loch Road   Rondebosch Western Cape 7700
Tradition: Mahayana, Vajrayana, Kadampa
Affiliation: NKT-IKBU
Phone: +27 21 685 3428
E-mail: info@meditateincapetown.org
Website: http://www.meditateincapetown.org
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Main Contact: Kelsang Pagpa  (Phone: 021 685 3428)
Spiritual Director: Gen-la Khyenrab  
Teacher: Kelsang Pagpa  
Notes and Events:

Tushita Buddhist Centre offers weekly meditation classes in & around Cape Town for both beginners and advanced practitioners of Buddhist meditation. 

More in depth classes, the Foundation Programme, are on Saturdays from 8.00am - 12.15pm

There are also regular half day meditation courses in and around Cape Town.

Please visit the website for more info. 


Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Address: 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, The Colony Shopping Centre.   Craighall Park, Gauteng 2194
Tradition: Vajrayana, New Kadampa Tradition
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition - IKBU
Phone: 011 447 2746, 083 678 5956
Fax: +27 11 447 2746
E-mail: info@meditation.org.za
Website: http://www.meditation.org.za
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Teacher: Gen Kelsang Mila  
Main Contact: Gen Kelsang Mila  Email  (Phone: +27 11 447 2746)
Notes and Events:

The Vajrapani Buddhist Centre offers weekly meditation classes in Craighall Park, as well as classes and half-day courses on Sundays. The latter covers meditation as well as Buddhist principles. Please see www.meditation.org.za for updated information.

General Information - info@meditation.org.za
Admin Director - admin@meditation.org.za
Education Programme Co-ordinator - epc@meditation.org.za


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