Nic Paton Cape Town activities, News Article

Meditation and meandering: the Tibetan mastery of Mingyur Rinpoche

Members of the CTII attended a weekend workshop called “Joy Of Living” featuring the teachings of Tibetan meditation master Mingyur Rinpoche. It was held at the Michael Oak Waldorf School in preparation for the visit to South Africa by Mingyur between August 27 and September 10 2025.

Taught by Nepal-/Costa Rica-based George Hughes of Tergar, the global community supporting the teachings, the workshop was a great success. George, (with video recordings from Rinpoche) focused on awareness in a very practical manner.

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Sarah Oliver Cape Town activities, Interfaith

Faith as Sanctuary: can the LGBTQI+ community trust in faith?

On Sunday, 17 May 2021, Cape Town Unitarians had a panel discussion in honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

HIV/ AIDS and equal rights activist, Justice Edwin Cameron moderates a panel discussion with author Siya Khumalo, Imam Muhsin Hendricks, and Dr. Anastacia Tomson, on the topic Faith as Sanctuary: Can the LGBTQIA+ trust in faith during a pandemic of violence?

We should all strive to uphold the rights of vulnerable and marginalised people, to become a more inclusive society.

Sarah Oliver Cape Town activities, Interfaith

Human Rights Day: Speaking Our Truth

On Sunday, 21 March 2021, 16 diverse leaders in the Cape Town Interfaith community united their voices to speak out for our human rights. Interfaith leaders such as Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, Bishop Thembekile Gqwaka, Imam Dr. Rashied Omar, and many more were present.

The theme for Human Rights Day was Speaking Our Truth: A united voice for governance, justice, and inclusion. Nic Paton put together a beautiful film to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

Peace and blessings to you all.