. :: Vesak Day :: . Vesak is the name of the sixth lunar calendar month. This month became special when in the same full moon nights of Vesak: 1) Prince Siddhatha was born, 2) At 35, the Prince attained enlightenment, becoming Lord Buddha. 3) Lord Buddha passed away [...]
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Songkran Water Festival 2013
Posted by webmaster on April 1st, 2013
Celebrating Thai New Year Songkran is Thailand’s New Year i.e. the 13th of April each year. The month of April in Thailand is mid summer. Therefore, Sonkran is well-known to the world as Thailand’s Water Festival. This calendar is based on traditional Indian culture. It is also found in Sri Lanka that the 14th [...]
2012 Annual Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
Posted by webmaster on November 7th, 2012
. . . . . . . . . ‘Kathina’ is a term rooted in ancient Pali language, having its literal meaning of embroidery frame. However, a presentation of ‘Kathina’ refers to the annual ceremonial offering of saffron robes to the Buddhist monks after the rains retreat of 3 months. Lay supporters are eligible to [...]
9-13 May 2012: The 16th Middle Way Meditation Retreat Course
Posted by webmaster on March 31st, 2012
. . ‘The Middle Way Meditation’ Retreat Course for the month of May is now launched. Please click for ‘Full itinerary’ and ‘Application form’ should you need further details. F U L L I T I N E R A R Y A P P L I C A T I O [...]
11 – 15 March 2012: The 15th Middle Way Meditation Retreat Course
Posted by webmaster on January 31st, 2012
. . . . . . . . ‘The Middle Way’ Meditation Retreat Course Johannesburg Meditation Centre (JMC) Halfway House, 11-15 March 2012 . Program Itinerary Sunday 11th 16.00-17.00 Check-in at JMC 18.30-19.00 Light Dinner 19.00-20.00 First Orientation Monday 12th 05.30 Up 06.00 Loving-kindness Meditation (I) 07.30 Breakfast 09.30 Session 1: Understanding Nature [...]
11.11.11 – The Global Afrika uBuntu Indaba
Posted by webmaster on November 12th, 2011
. . . . . . . . . . The Global Afrika uBuntu Indaba Gala Event At Africa Conference Hall, Helderfontein Estate, Fourways On 11 – 11 -11 (11 November 2011) Endorsed by the City of Joburg Organized by the Oneness Group Africa . Main speeches by His Holiness Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu [...]
Pictures of Event: Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
Posted by webmaster on October 20th, 2011
On Sunday 16th October 2011, the Johannesburg Meditation Centre (JMC) at Halfway House gatherd some 350 local South Africans, Sri Lankans and Thai people altogether to conduct its annual Saffron Robe Ceremony. See some pictures of the events below: Meditation in the Meditation Hall . Chanting before offering the robe . Saffron Robe [...]
St. John’s College 2011 Interfaith Excursion
Posted by webmaster on April 8th, 2011
St. John’s College Interfaith Excursion . 90 of Grade-10 students from St. John’s College, Houghton, Johannesburg, on their “Interfaith Excursion” gave a one-day visit to the Johannesburg Meditation Centre (JMC) at Halfway House. On Tuesday 5th of April 2011, the Reverend Jacques Pretorius, Chaplain of St. John’s College led a team of teachers and another [...]
“Upasika Kaew” Women Training in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Posted by webmaster on July 25th, 2010
. . UPASIKA KAEW WOMEN TRAINING IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Lubumbashi, 12 – 25 July 2010 . The Democratic Republic of Congo is the last corner on this planet where one dares dream one day peace will come true. The second largest city, Lubumbashi, is the hub of the southeastern part of [...]
A Visit of 80 Students from St. John’s College
Posted by webmaster on March 25th, 2010
. St. John’s College A World Class Christian School in Africa St. David Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa Lux Vita Caritas (Light, Life, Love) . . On Wednesday 24th March 2010, the Johannesburg Meditation Centre (JMC) had an opportunity to welcome 80 schoolboys from the prestigious St. John’s College, Houghton, Johannesburg. Led by Sue de [...]
