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In October 2000 Emoyeni Trust acquired a property of 150 ha in the Magaliesberg mountains, about 30 km west of Hartbeespoort Dam on the way to Rustenburg, on which the retreat centre has been established. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="309" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#336633" BORDERCOLORDARK="#336633" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 219 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="21f2cc90.png" border=0 width="300" height="201" ALT="Inside the meditation hall" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Our aim is to provide an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, within an environment of natural beauty, which is conducive to the practice of meditation and contemplation. Here guests have the opportunity to spend time exploring and nurturing the human spirit, a facet of our nature which is often lost in the busy, stressful lifestyle that most of us lead. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> The operation of Emoyeni Retreat Centre is broadly based on Buddhist principles and meditation techniques. Our approach includes the practice of mindfulness and an attitude of non-harming towards all living beings. In accordance with these principles the Retreat Centre sets an example for a simple life style based on generosity and respect and is not driven by profit making imperatives. Accommodation and other facilities are simple and basic, with the emphasis on functionality rather than luxury. In order to encourage introspection and inquiry, no facilities in the form of swimming pools, games, television, etc. are provided. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="317" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#336633" BORDERCOLORDARK="#336633" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 173 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="2262c9b0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="155" ALT="The Lodge" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> In addition to presenting retreats on    Buddhist meditation and philosophy, the Retreat Centre offers a wide range of workshops that encourage the extension of awareness into compatible disciplines such as ecology, psychology, art, tai chi and yoga. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Attendance at the Retreat Centre is not limited in any way, but is open to anybody with a sincere interest in cultivating wisdom and compassion as a way of life. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="239" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#336633" BORDERCOLORDARK="#336633" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 169 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="21ee2970.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="151" ALT="Prayer flags at the meditation hall" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Existing buildings on the property have been renovated to provide accommodation for 12 guests (with extra tent space) and 6 residents. Our meditation hall, a lovely stone & thatch building, can comfortably seat about 25 people.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> You are welcome to visit Emoyeni at any time, </div> <div> for a day visit, a weekend or for a longer stay.</div> <bR> <div> Day visitors - please do call first </div> <div> to let us know that you will be coming.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>