In a world that rewards the loudest voices and the biggest egos, we often forget that the most transformative power on Earth is humility. During a recent Dhamma Talk, Monk Magnum shared the remarkable journey of The Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong—a small, quiet woman from a simple farming village who eventually founded Wat Phra Dhammakaya. …
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Today’s session focused on the profound impact that a habit of generosity has on our spiritual and mental well-being, based on the book Antidote to Greed. I. Introduction to Merit: Generosity is one of the three bases of meritorious deeds, alongside stopping bad actions and purifying the mind. When we give, we generate “Merit” (positive …
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A Simple Path to Inner Peace and Global Harmony The answer is simple:because the world is not peaceful. As we can clearly see, conflicts and wars are still happening.We all hope they will not last long.At the same time, we hope more people will turn their attention inward — toward meditation. A Lifelong Mission of …
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By Monk Pon Normally, we spend much of our lives focused on the things that make us different: our languages, our history, and our varying traditions. But have you ever noticed that the sun doesn’t ask for your passport? It doesn’t ask what language you speak. It simply gives light, and it simply gives warmth. …
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A Journey to Stillness, Clarity, and Inner Peace From 20–22 March 2026, the Cape Town Meditation Centre welcomed a warm community of meditators—both beginners and long-time practitioners—for a deeply nourishing Golden Weekend Meditation Retreat. For three days, participants gently stepped away from the noise of daily life and rediscovered something simple yet powerful: peace is …
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Every day, the mind is moving. It moves toward people.It moves toward responsibilities.It moves toward memories from the past and plans for the future. Even when the body is sitting still, the mind is often running. Sometimes it runs back to yesterday — replaying conversations, mistakes, successes, or disappointments. But no matter how many times …
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We have been practicing meditation in the Vijja Dhammakaya way — bringing the mind back to the center of the body, at the seventh base, two finger-widths above the navel. In actual practice, this point can be adjusted for comfort. But the important principle remains the same: keep the mind inside the body. After learning …
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Highlights from our February 15th Meditation Class, the Cape Town Meditation Centre hosted a special session titled “Lovely Love: The Art of Self-Care.” In the spirit of the season of love, we shifted the focus inward, exploring how a clear mind is the foundation for genuine self-compassion. A highlight of the morning was the “Bottles …
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☀️2026 New Year Alms-Giving Ceremony ☀️💠 Welcoming Good Things into Your Life 💠On Sunday, 4th January 2026. Dear Dhamma friends, Today, we come together to welcome the New Year.The New Year is not only about fireworks, music, or parties.The New Year is about a new beginning in our hearts. 💠 NEW YEAR In Buddhism, we …
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On December 21st, our meditation group in Cape Town Meditation Centre celebrated World Meditation Day. This date, significant for the Solstice, represents a spiritual “turning point”—a perfect moment to transition from the busyness of the year into a state of deep, internal stillness. The Philosophy Our session was guided by the principle that our internal …
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