Q: What should be our state of mind. My mind full of thoughts. So, through meditation we try to empty those thoughts? A: The ideal state of mind is one that is bright, calm, clear, free from worries, and happy within itself. This is a universal pursuit for all humans. Some people believe that happiness …
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Q: During meditation, I am getting more thoughts continuously running in my mind, I am getting distracted by those thoughts and can’t focus on meditation so, help me. 🙏🙏🙏 A: It is possible that you are currently preoccupied with work or unresolved issues, which allows these thoughts to intrude and disturb your mind. Even if …
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I Want to Learn Meditation from the Beginning! So, you’ve decided to learn meditation? Welcome to a journey that can transform your mind, body, and spirit. Meditation is not just a practice; it is a path to understanding yourself, cultivating peace, and creating a more meaningful connection with the world around you. If you’re starting …
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On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Cape Town Meditation Center held the annual Katina ceremony to raise funds for expanding the land to support the dissemination of Buddhism in South Africa. The event brought together over 120 participants, both locals and Thai nationals. All attendees joyfully presented the Kathina robes to the Sangha (monastic community), …
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Meditation, like watering a plant, requires time and patience to see results. Unlike instant gratification, the happiness it brings lasts longer once you’ve learned how to do it. In the first few days, you might not notice any significant changes or benefits. However, if you stay committed and continue to meditate daily, regardless of your …
Today, a teaching monk emphasized the importance of practicing meditation daily, likening it to a skill that requires regular honing. Here is the tip provided by the monk on how to improve and sustain a daily meditation practice. “An Excellent Chef” “Still your mind peacefully for as long as possible.Do just that. Don’t concern yourself …
Today, the Cape Town Meditation Center organized a Vesak ceremony to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. The event began with the teaching monk providing insights into the life and virtues of Lord Buddha, emphasizing that “Buddha” is not a name but a position achievable by anyone through strong determination and …
Today, monks who teach are sharing knowledge about environmental deterioration caused by human actions, which stem from human suffering. When we experience pain and agony, our patience diminishes, leading us to unintentionally harm the environment through our actions or words. For instance, when we speak rudely to others or litter the garbage in the city. …
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If meditation practitioners have suitable qualities and practice in an appropriate place, the practice will yield even more positive results. The characteristics of a suitable practice location include: It can be seen that the Lord Buddha places importance on individuals who can solve problems more than on convenient places. If it is not possible to …
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Cape Town Meditation Centre organized a merit-making Kathina ceremony. The contributor groups and more than 200 congregants, both Thais and South Africans, set up a procession of various kinds of flowers, Dhammachakra flags, and national flags, marching around the Cape Town Meditation Centre and moving into the centre of the ceremony. Kathin Chairman’s Committee and …
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