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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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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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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On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Cape Town Meditation Centre marked the completion of the second “Mindful’ Teens” course. The final session, titled “Essential Life Skills: Cleanliness and Orderliness,” served as a profound bridge between internal meditation and external character development. The Universal Truth of Mind and Body The session opened with a philosophical exploration of …
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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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Cape Town Meditation Centre hosted the second session of the Mindfulness Course for Teenagers. This class focused on the psychological and spiritual foundations of a Growth Mindset. The curriculum was designed to bridge the gap between internal meditation and external habits. In the “Bottles of Mind” workshop, students observed how …
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Grounding the Senses and Organizing the Mind Class 1 of the 2026 Mindfulness Course for Teens & Kids on Saturday, 24th January, focused on the practical application of awareness. Two key interactive workshops defined the day: 1) 5 Senses & Mind Reflection: Participants engaged in a grounding workshop to understand how sensory input (sight, sound, …
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