"Sani Bona', (literally in Zulu this means,"We see you") Welcome to Dharmagiri, a Buddhist hermitage nestled in the dramatic Southern Drakensberg mountains, (called uKhahlamba, barrier of spears, 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. The main focus of Dharmagiri is to facilitate meditation retreats, host monastics and to provide access to Buddhist practice and teachings. It also has a strong emphasis on outreach and initiates, supports and fund raises for HIV/Aids and rural education.

I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape having ill health.
I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death.
All that is dear to me and everyone I love, are of the nature to change.
There is no way to escape, being separated from them.
My actions are my only true belongings.
I cannot escape, the consequences of my actions.
My actions are the ground on which I stand"