Today, the teaching monk emphasized the importance of meditation and encouraged everyone to practice it daily until it becomes a habit. He used a helpful metaphor, comparing meditation to collecting drops of water in a glass. Each time we meditate, we add a drop of comfort and calmness to our minds. Over time, these drops …
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Today, a teaching monk reminded everyone about the principles of meditation: relaxation and focus. When meditating, it’s essential to have both, as lacking one can lead to uncomfortable feelings. If we lack focus, our minds will wander, thinking about many things, worrying about the future, or regretting the past. This prevents our minds from truly …
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Why are you trying so hard? You will attain the Dhammakaya because everybody has the Dhammakaya within. The center of the body is within us and your mind is capable of reaching it. All that is left is practicing the correct technique – by feeling relaxed and bringing the mind to a standstill at the …
Today, the teaching monk reminded everyone about the principles of meditation. You must maintain both consciousness and relaxation during meditation. If you realize you lack something, just take a break, slowly open your eyes, and restart. Don’t think of it as a waste of time; it’s a process of transitioning from thinking to stopping thinking. …
Today, a teaching monk shared his knowledge about meditation. He reminded everyone of the importance of practicing meditation every day. In the beginning, you can start by bringing your mind back to the present moment for a minute every hour. This helps your mind become familiar with calmness and peacefulness. You can recite the mantra …
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 …
On Saturday, 24 February 2024, Cape Town Meditation Centre organized the lighting up candle ceremony due to Magha Puja day. The ceremony was held at 4 pm. – 6.30 pm. This ceremony consists of three parts which are taking five precepts, meditation sessions, and candlelight procession. The ceremony started with paying respect to the triple …
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On Valentine’s Day, It is an opportunity that many people may take the opportunity to express their love. Or give some gifts to loved ones. For the Cape Town Meditation Centre, it is considered a good opportunity for us to show our love for our fellow human beings. Today, the monk at Cape Town Meditation …
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Magha Puja is an important Buddhist festival that falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month in February or March. It is also known as a day of love for Buddhists as it commemorates the day when the Buddha showed his love for mankind. His love is merciful and sincere wishes for …
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Cape Town Meditation Centre organized a merit-making Kathina ceremony. The contributor groups and more than 200 congregants, both Thais and South Africans, set up a procession of various kinds of flowers, Dhammachakra flags, and national flags, marching around the Cape Town Meditation Centre and moving into the centre of the ceremony. Kathin Chairman’s Committee and …
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