On Sunday, 19 October 2025, Cape Town Meditation Centre joyfully held its Annual Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony, to raise funds for the renovation of the monks’ residence.This year’s event was truly heartwarming — more than 200 Thai and South African devotees gathered together with faith and devotion. The day began in a bright and peaceful …
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The End of Buddhist Lent marks a deeply meaningful moment in the Buddhist calendar. It is the day when the monks complete their three-month retreat during the rainy season, and it is also the day Buddhists commemorate the great event when the Lord Buddha descended from the heavenly realm back to the human world after …
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Meditation is often described as a journey rather than a destination. It is not something that can be achieved overnight, nor is it about pushing or forcing the mind into silence. Instead, it is about creating the right conditions for stillness to arise naturally. This requires patience, gentleness, and the willingness to keep returning to …
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This reflection is shared from a Buddhist belief. You don’t have to believe it. Just read it lightly, like listening to a story. The idea is simply to get familiar, to know a little, not to carry it heavily. Life Beyond This World In Buddhist teachings, life after death is not like the life we …
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A safe space for teenagers to learn mindfulness, build a positive mindset, well-being and develop essential life skills. Life as a teen can be a lot. School, friends, family, figuring things out. It’s a lot! What if you could learn to chill out, handle stress better, and feel more positive every day? Our course is …
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Introduction: Why Daily Meditation Matters Meditation is often seen as something we do for a short time, sitting quietly with eyes closed. Yet meditation is not just a technique or a ritual—it is a way of training the mind to be still, calm, and clear, both in sitting and in daily life. If we truly …
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When we compare the happiness of people today with those of the past, many may feel that people in earlier times were happier. Why? Because today, our lives are filled with distractions—especially from social media. We are constantly pushed to chase happiness from external things. We compare ourselves with others and feel pressured to have …
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From Humble Beginnings It has now been three years since we began holding meditation classes in Cape Town. When we first arrived, there was no permanent venue. The first team of monks tried their best, moving from house to house, sometimes holding classes online, sometimes visiting different venues. One kind supporter, Ms. Lauren Luiz, often …
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When the Buddha saw conflict arise among the monks of Kosambi, He did not side with one group or the other. Instead, He taught a way of living together in harmony, through what is called the Six Principles of Cordiality. These six principles build love, respect, and unity in any community—whether it is a family, …
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Greeting everyone. I’m Monk Sun. Let me start by asking:Who here has meditated every day in the past month? Half of the month? A week? That’s great to see. Meditation is something we have to keep practicing. Why?Because the world around us — our jobs, our responsibilities, our families — all pull our minds outward. …
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