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Nalanda Rocks - a perfect seat for contemplating the valley below.
Vista of indigenous valleys, forests and rolling hills receding like waves in the blue distance.
Experience peace and tranquility.
Intensive meditation retreats, international teachers
CNN featured the BRC as one of the 10 finest Meditation centres in the world.
Declared a Natural Heritage Site by former President Nelson Mandela.

Nalanda Rocks - a perfect seat for contemplating the valley below.

Vista of indigenous valleys, forests and rolling hills receding like waves in the blue distance.

Experience peace and tranquility.

Intensive meditation retreats, international teachers

CNN featured the BRC as one of the 10 finest Meditation centres in the world.

Declared a Natural Heritage Site by former President Nelson Mandela.

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Upcoming Retreats

Next 5 retreats

Fri 2 May - Sun 4 May
Active Hope - For Difficult Times
Mon 5 May - Thu 8 May
The Way Of Ubuntu: Exploring Traditional South African Healing
Fri 9 May - Sun 11 May
Wesak: Doing What The Buddha Did

 

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Wishlist

If anyone would like to get involved by donating goods to the Centre, please see the much-needed list of items below, or email :  

  • Single and double bed linen (Beige or White)
  • Bath mats (Beige or White)
  • Bath and hand towels (Beige)
  • Indigenous trees
  • Vegetable seedlings
  • Bonemeal
  • Large gardening tools
  • Garden tables and chairs
  • Brush cutters
  • Vaccuum cleaner
  • Small generator
  • Garden furniture

Contact Us

Office hours:
Weekdays: 08:00 to 1200 and 14:00 to 16:00:
Saturdays: 08:00 to 09:00 and 13:00 to 14:00
Sundays: 08:00 to 14:00

Email: (preferred communication)

BRC Mobile numbers:
066 395 4682
082 579 3037

BRC Emergency number:
082 741 7901

Durban mobile number:
082 466 8306 (Chrisi)

Physical address:  D64, Nirodha Farm, Ixopo, 3276
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GPS coordinates: 30°06'15.4"S 30°02'46.6"E

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