Blog - Cape Town Meditation Centre

🧘 Intro to Meditation : Achieving Contentment Through Mindfulness & Relaxation ✨

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk November 30, 2025November 30, 2025No Comments

Welcome to an introduction to a powerful and practical meditation method, rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Buddha and the concept of Dhammakaya (Dhamma Body). This specific path was rediscovered and taught by the Great Master Phra Mongkolthepmuni (Luang Pu) and is carried forward today by respected teachers. The Transformative Benefits While profoundly spiritual, the practice offers concrete, scientific …

Cultivating an Unshakable Center: The 4 Factors That Support A Still Mind

by Punyar ChitnukulsiriMeditationTalk November 23, 2025November 23, 2025No Comments

We invite you to an illuminating talk based on the profound teachings of Luang Por Dhammajayo on the essential factors for maintaining sustained inner peace. True stillness is a state that must be supported by an integrated approach to life and ethics. 1. See the World As It Is (Non-Reaction) Learn to see the world …

🧘 Cape Town’s Journey to Stillness: A Weekend Meditation Retreat

by CTM AdminCTMed News November 18, 2025November 18, 2025No Comments

Cape Town Meditation Centre, November 14-16, 2025 From November 14th to 16th, 2025, the Cape Town Meditation Centre hosted a transformative Weekend Retreat, offering participants a powerful opportunity to step away from the fast-paced world and dive deep into the practice of inner stillness. Led by Community of monks, and the lay speaker Punyar, the …

The Simplicity of Practice: Why Comfort is the Foundation of Meditation

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk November 9, 2025November 9, 2025No Comments

Introduction: Beyond Techniques and Expectations Every meditation session begins not with a complex technique, but with a simple, yet profound concept: comfort. Too often, especially those who have been practicing for a while, we get caught up in experiences, expectations, or the pursuit of ‘deep’ stages. This talk serves as a powerful reminder from a …

Mindfulness Course for Teenagers (Class 4-5)

by Punyar ChitnukulsiriMindfulness for Teens November 2, 2025November 2, 2025No Comments

Foundations of Meditation for Teenagers: Finding Clarity WithinStart by loving yourself, and you will naturally extend that love and kindness to the world. 💖 Topic: Foundations of Meditation Class 4: Saturday, September 27th, 2025Various easy-to-follow meditation techniques can help you quiet your mind, improve focus, and cultivate a deep sense of peace, giving you a …

The Rhythm of Life: Understanding Jo–Ha–Kyu and the Art of Meditation

by Monk TongMeditationTalk November 2, 2025November 2, 2025No Comments

Have you ever noticed that some periods of life move slowly, while others seem to rush forward so fast that we can hardly catch our breath?Sometimes it feels like time drags on, and nothing new seems to happen.At other times, everything comes at once — new challenges, opportunities, emotions — all pouring in so quickly …

🏨 Pay It Forward: Doubling the Merit of Giving

by CTM AdminCTMed News October 29, 2025October 29, 2025No Comments

Sharing Merits with the Wider Society Sharing is the lifeblood of a community. It ensures that no one faces hardship alone, bringing vitality and hope like a stream of water in a barren land. We are monks from Thailand who have made our home here to share the teachings of meditation. Our mission is sustained …

The Mind-Makers: How Words and Thoughts Shape Your Inner Peace

by Punyar ChitnukulsiriMeditationTalk October 26, 2025October 26, 2025No Comments

Our speech is the most direct reflection of our inner state. We are the architects of our own peace. From the moment we wake up, our minds begin building an inner world shaped by our thoughts and words. These “mind-makers” determine whether our inner space remains calm and clear—or becomes clouded and restless. The topic, …

🌸 Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony at Cape Town Meditation Centre 🌸

by CTM AdminCTMed News October 25, 2025October 26, 2025No Comments

On Sunday, 19 October 2025, Cape Town Meditation Centre joyfully held its Annual Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony, to raise funds for the renovation of the monks’ residence.This year’s event was truly heartwarming — more than 200 Thai and South African devotees gathered together with faith and devotion. The day began in a bright and peaceful …

Why Are Ceremonies So Long?

by CTM AdminDhamma Talk, MeditationTalk October 12, 2025June 9, 2026No Comments

In every culture, people wish to do good — to give, to help, and to share what they have.In Buddhism, this is called making merit. It means creating wholesome energy that uplifts the mind and shapes a brighter future. When we talk about doing good, many people think of donating to charities or social causes. …

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