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Kalyanamitta: The Power of a True Friend and How It Shapes Your Destiny

by CTM AdminDhamma Talk May 24, 2026June 9, 2026No Comments

Sharing knowledge by Phra (monk) Phisit Chittasuttho from Wat Phra Dhammakaya London Introduction In a fast-paced modern world dominated by digital connections, finding genuine peace can feel harder than ever. Last year, before returning to the UK, I visited the Vice Abbot of the Dhammakaya Temple. He shared a profound piece of wisdom: “Most of …

Politeness: A Simple Path to Inner Peace

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk May 17, 2026May 17, 2026No Comments

In today’s world, many people are searching for peace of mind. We want less stress, better relationships, and a calmer heart. Surprisingly, one simple quality can help create all of these: politeness. Politeness is often misunderstood as only saying “please” and “thank you.” But true politeness goes much deeper. It is shown through our thoughts, …

The 4 S’s of Stillness: A Gentle Path to Inner Peace

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk May 10, 2026May 10, 2026No Comments

In our fast-paced world, we often treat meditation as just another task to complete on our long to-do lists. However, true meditation is the opposite: it is a dedicated space for your mind to rest. By following the “4 S’s,” you can move away from intense pressure and toward a more effortless, gentle practice. Note: …

The Strength of Silence: Lessons in Humility from Khun Yay Ajahn

by CTM AdminDhamma Talk May 4, 2026May 4, 2026No Comments

In a world that rewards the loudest voices and the biggest egos, we often forget that the most transformative power on Earth is humility. During a recent Dhamma Talk, Monk Magnum shared the remarkable journey of The Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong—a small, quiet woman from a simple farming village who eventually founded Wat Phra Dhammakaya. …

Healing the World from Within: A Dharma Talk on Empathy and Inner Peace

by CTM AdminDhamma Talk April 5, 2026April 5, 2026No Comments

By Monk Pon Normally, we spend much of our lives focused on the things that make us different: our languages, our history, and our varying traditions. But have you ever noticed that the sun doesn’t ask for your passport? It doesn’t ask what language you speak. It simply gives light, and it simply gives warmth. …

The Golden Weekend Retreat 2026

by CTM AdminCTMed update March 22, 2026March 22, 2026No Comments

A Journey to Stillness, Clarity, and Inner Peace From 20–22 March 2026, the Cape Town Meditation Centre welcomed a warm community of meditators—both beginners and long-time practitioners—for a deeply nourishing Golden Weekend Meditation Retreat. For three days, participants gently stepped away from the noise of daily life and rediscovered something simple yet powerful: peace is …

The Power of Giving and Meditation: Cultivating Peace Within

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk March 15, 2026March 15, 2026One Comment

Giving: A Natural Part of Human Life Giving is one of the most beautiful qualities of the human heart. From the very beginning of life, we are connected with the act of giving. A newborn child survives because a mother gives nourishment, care, and protection. In this way, generosity is woven into the fabric of …

A Historic Milestone for Peace in Africa: The Enshrinement of the Great Master

by CTM AdminCTMed News March 14, 2026March 14, 2026No Comments

A day of unity and stillness has dawned in Cape Town—one that will be remembered for generations. On Sunday, March 8th, 2026, the Cape Town Meditation Centre celebrated a landmark occasion: the opening of the Sanctuary of Peace and the enshrinement of the statue of the Great Master of Meditation (Luang Pu Sodh). This is …

Let the Mind Come Home

by CTM AdminTips for Meditation March 1, 2026March 1, 2026No Comments

Every day, the mind is moving. It moves toward people.It moves toward responsibilities.It moves toward memories from the past and plans for the future. Even when the body is sitting still, the mind is often running. Sometimes it runs back to yesterday — replaying conversations, mistakes, successes, or disappointments. But no matter how many times …

Cleanliness – The Secret Foundation of Meditation

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk February 8, 2026February 8, 2026No Comments

In Sunday meditation class, Feb 8, 2026 at Cape Town Meditation, we explored the profound link between our physical environment and our internal state. The wisdom talk centered on the idea that meditation does not begin when we close our eyes; it begins with how we handle the world around us. Coarse Work and Subtle …