Today, a teaching monk delivered a powerful reminder about the importance of meditation. He likened the practice of meditation to the act of collecting drops of water in a jar. Each time we meditate, it is as if we are adding a drop of water to our jar, gradually filling it with positive energy and …
Today, a teaching monk emphasized the importance of practicing meditation daily, likening it to a skill that requires regular honing. Here is the tip provided by the monk on how to improve and sustain a daily meditation practice. “An Excellent Chef” “Still your mind peacefully for as long as possible.Do just that. Don’t concern yourself …
Today, the Cape Town Meditation Center organized a Vesak ceremony to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. The event began with the teaching monk providing insights into the life and virtues of Lord Buddha, emphasizing that “Buddha” is not a name but a position achievable by anyone through strong determination and …
Today, you are content to practice meditation for five minutes. Tomorrow, do so again, and again the next day. Even if today’s session was not as good as yesterday’s, don’t dwell too much on it. If today’s session was better than yesterday’s, don’t dwell on that either. Make it a constant practice. You will encounter …
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Today teaching monks share the meditation tips “ You are a normal person and it’s normal to feel sad, fatigued, or distracted as everyone else does. You are not alone in facing this challenge. So don’t feel distressed or anxious” Luang Por Dhammajayo. Life as a human involves facing a myriad of problems and emotions …
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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