On July 15th, monks from the Cape Town Meditation Centre donated various items—including rice, dry food, cleaning supplies, and tissue paper—to St Luke’s Combined Hospices. These donations were intended to support impoverished patients under the care of St Luke’s, as well as to help raise funds for the continued operations of the hospice. Sharing is …
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90 Days of Inner Peace – Year 3🗓️ 13 July – 10 October 2025 Discover the Power of Inner Stillness In a fast-moving world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, and disconnected.But what if just 15 minutes a day could help you find balance, clarity, and inner strength? We warmly invite you to join The …
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Cape Town, South Africa – 6 July 2025 In a momentous event marking the first of its kind in Africa, the Cape Town Meditation Centre hosted a grand Sangha Dana and alms giving ceremony to celebrate the beginning of Buddhist Lent. The ceremony brought together over 20 Dhammaduta monks from more than 10 countries, united …
Introduction: A Day to Reflect on Our Path For most people, Visakha Bucha Day is recognized as the day to commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nibbāna. While this is true, its deeper meaning lies in introspection. It’s a day for us to pause and ask: What path am I walking in life? …
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I Want to Learn Meditation from the Beginning! So, you’ve decided to learn meditation? Welcome to a journey that can transform your mind, body, and spirit. Meditation is not just a practice; it is a path to understanding yourself, cultivating peace, and creating a more meaningful connection with the world around you. If you’re starting …
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Today, the monks are sharing tips on how to stay in a good mood all day by not letting anything bother you. Whether it’s noise, actions, or events not to let them get to you. Keeping your mood steady, not getting too excited or sad, just staying calm and relaxed. If you practice this daily, …
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Practicing meditation effectively is like playing a sport. It requires regular practice. If someone practices intermittently, they won’t become skilled at that sport. The same applies to meditation. Many people spend their days working and taking care of various tasks, leaving little time to meditate. This might not be enough for the mind to settle …
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Today, monks who teach are sharing knowledge about environmental deterioration caused by human actions, which stem from human suffering. When we experience pain and agony, our patience diminishes, leading us to unintentionally harm the environment through our actions or words. For instance, when we speak rudely to others or litter the garbage in the city. …
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Today the teaching monk shares knowledge about how to improve the meditation experience. There are two factors, First, meditate in the right way, Second, meditate longer. Meditating in the right way means you will need to reset yourself whenever you feel you do it wrong don’t feel like it is a waste of your time. …
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Meditation practice to be effective requires consistent effort throughout the day. However many people can’t maintain mindfulness all day because they have a lot of work at the workplace and their house. They may spare some time for meditation but they might not get good results. Due to the mind needing to take time to …
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