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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 …

Sabai (สบาย) Feeling: The Art of Relaxed Meditation

by Punyar ChitnukulsiriMeditationTalk September 21, 2025September 21, 2025One Comment

Meditation is a practice found across cultures and traditions. Some focus on the breath, some use sound, some gaze at a flame. At our Cape Town Meditation Centre, we practice the Middle Way Meditation, where the key principle is balance—not too tense, not too loose, but calm and steady. In Thai, there is a word …

The Nature of the Mind and How to Overcome the Monkey Mind

by CTM AdminCTMed update February 11, 2024February 11, 2024No Comments

To make profits from selling precious stones, you need to know the characteristics of the stone. This knowledge will allow you to set reasonable and profitable prices. Similarly, to effectively train our minds, we need to understand the characteristics of the mind. By introducing your mind to get familiar with comfortable feelings, it will gradually …