Resources
On this page you will find various resources about Buddhism, Zen and Mindfulness.
Read about experiencing a Zen retreat in Robertson in this wonderful article by Charisse from Foot Sore & Fancy Free.
Chants
If you have practised with us and want to listen to an audio of the chanting please visit the following sites from the Kwan Um Website. You can also obtain their chanting book here.
Morning Bell Chant | Evening Bell Chant | Homage to the Three Jewels | Korean Heart Sutra | English Heart Sutra | Great Dharani | Thousand Eyes and Hands Sutra | Kwan Seum Bosal
Recommended Reading
Some of the titles below are available from South African libraries. We also have a small collection of books and tapes at the Rondebosch centre, available for loan to our members, and a more extensive Buddhist library at our retreat centre in Robertson.
The Three Pillars of Zen – Philip Kapleau Roshi
Opening the Hand of Thought – Kosho Uchiyama Roshi
The Compass of Zen – Zen Master Seung Sahn
Everyday Zen – Charlotte Joko Beck
Dropping Ashes on the Buddha – Zen Master Seung Sahn
Zen Mind Beginners Mind – Shunryu Suzuki
Kalmte in die Malle Gejaag: Mindfulness vir besige mense
For Afrikaans speakers who are interested in mindfulness. Written by our very own Johannes de Villiers, Dharma Teacher in Training.
Meer as jou seerkry (Afrikaans Edition)
Blydskap: Mindfulness-wenke vir ’n vreugdevolle lewe (Afrikaans Edition)