2012 January | Wise Attention

Dharma Life Magazine

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 30, 2012 in Triratna, Vishvapani | 0 comments

For nine years, from 1996 to 2005 I edited Dharma Life magazine, which explored the encounter between Buddhism and the modern world. Most...

Belonging & Identity

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 24, 2012 in Thought for the Day | 0 comments

There are jobs in the South East, but the regions and deprived areas are losing out as the recession bites. But people South Wales where I live have a sense of identity and belonging that can't just be transplanted. Thought for the Day 24/12/2012

Buddhism’s Happiness Agenda

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 17, 2012 in Thought for the Day | 3 comments

The UK government intends to shape its policies according to what promotes happiness and wellbeing. But what is happiness, and what are the factors, according to Buddhism, that develop it? Thought for the Day 17th January 2012

Gautama Buddha: paperback and new website

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 6, 2012 in Gautama Buddha | 0 comments

Gautama Buddha: the Life and Teachings of the Awakened One is now out in paperback, published by Quercus at £8.99. There's also a new website for the book including all the reviews, talks, interviews and articles associated with it

The Dharma of Dickens

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 3, 2012 in arts, Thought for the Day | 0 comments

Dickens' moral vision mirrors the Buddhist teaching of karma: every character is a moral actor, whether they know it or now, inhabiting a fictional world that is imbued with a meaning and where every action has significance.