On 27 August, Cape Town Meditation Centre organized a 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲. The ceremony started by monks shared the reason for the centre to spread peace worldwide. Followed by group meditation led by monks. After that, the participants 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 to all the monks to aid sick monks and the exceeding amount will be donated …
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Relaxation could increase by 4 things 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. These things support you to have more progress in meditation. But what if the environment is not ready? There is a story of a monk in the past who did not discourage by obstacles and was able to achieve in meditation. Monk Punna …
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We know the Nobel Peace Prize has existed for more than 100 years but there are still so many wars across our planet. Not many people we see in our daily life tell us that they are peaceful. The solution to be peaceful and happy can be very simple. If each person can find their …
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It’s also important to observe precepts, or basic moral guidelines. In Buddhism, we consider that a reasonable human being will not kill, not steal, not commit adultery and not lie to others. Additionally, humans should not drink alcohol which disturbs mindfulness and makes one liable to break the above precepts. People who take precepts will …
It’s also good to have friends who love to meditate who live nearby. You can organize together an agreeable session each week to meditate together. If in your community you have friends who love to share time and encourage each other to meditate, it will be a great opportunity. You can also initiate other good …
If you are able to enjoy long holidays, it’s a good opportunity to join a meditation retreat. At the retreat you will be part of a group under the supervision of a teaching monk. The rhythm and atmosphere of the retreat can help you to enjoy better mental and spiritual development. When you meditate many …
ㆍHappiness When our mind can be still at the center, it can be connected to an energy resource. You feel automatically recharged. Your emotions, feelings, enthusiasm and motivation improve. You feel happier with yourself. You see your environment as more acceptable and friendly. Life has more value. The world around you becomes more enjoyable. ㆍWisdom …
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Three types of meditators There are mainly three types of meditators that we could face. It is also important to know which types you really are so you could practice accordingly to those types. Three types are composed of tense, loose, and just right. Just Right meditators If you are just right, you will find …
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To have a good personal development with meditation, we suggest that individuals be neutral. It means learning to be calm in every moment regardless of how good or bad it may seem. When we are always neutral inside, it can also be very peaceful because neutrality comes with calmness. Neutrality doesn’t mean being indifferent but …
Many people insist that they are too busy and have no time to meditate. Talking like this, it seems like this person will be too busy for their whole life. How we can be free from busy situations when we can’t offer a few minutes for our mind to have a break? Meditation can be …
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