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 …
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On December 31st, 2025, we gathered to embrace the transition into the New Year with a spirit of merit and tranquility. Our Peaceful Holiday Special was a beautiful success, bringing together friends and meditaros for moments of profound reflection.Throughout the afternoon, guests participated in: We are deeply grateful to everyone who shared their time and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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From Humble Beginnings It has now been three years since we began holding meditation classes in Cape Town. When we first arrived, there was no permanent venue. The first team of monks tried their best, moving from house to house, sometimes holding classes online, sometimes visiting different venues. One kind supporter, Ms. Lauren Luiz, often …
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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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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 …
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Cape Town Meditation Center held the annual Katina ceremony to raise funds for expanding the land to support the dissemination of Buddhism in South Africa. The event brought together over 120 participants, both locals and Thai nationals. All attendees joyfully presented the Kathina robes to the Sangha (monastic community), …
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Today, our Cape Town Meditation Centre hosted a beautiful and serene Alm Round Ceremony, where the community came together to practice mindfulness and share in the joy of giving. The event began with a collective meditation session, allowing participants to purify their minds and open their hearts to the profound merit of this sacred occasion. …
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