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 …
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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In Sunday meditation class, Feb 8, 2026 at Cape Town Meditation, we explored the profound link between our physical environment and our internal state. The wisdom talk centered on the idea that meditation does not begin when we close our eyes; it begins with how we handle the world around us. Coarse Work and Subtle …
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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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A healthy body makes it easier for the mind to become calm.When the body is weak or sick, the mind is easily disturbed.That is why caring for the body is not just a physical matter—it is the foundation of inner peace. From the moment we are born until the day we pass away, the body …
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All success arises from effort. This is something we all understand. However, not all effort leads to true fulfillment or happiness. According to the Buddha’s teaching, effort becomes meaningful and fruitful only when it follows the right principles. These principles are known as the Four Bases of Success (Iddhipāda). They show us how to work, …
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In our modern world, we measure everything—distance, wealth, and health. But do we have a meter for the quality of our minds? What is Sīla? The Pali word Sīla refers to moral conduct or self-discipline. It is often translated as “the norm.” It represents the level of virtue that is natural for a human being. …
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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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