Thought for the Day
I’ve been contributing since 2006 to Thought for the Day, BBC Radio 4′s religious comment slot in the very popular Today Programme. The links include many of these talks, and I’ll be bringing the listings up to date as well as posting new talks on the blog.
Beyond the Driven Economy
In the grip of a recession we want economic growth, but we also fear its consequences. Is there an alternative and what light can Buddhism and mindfulness practice shed? Thought for the Day 13 October, 2011
Worldly Winds in the News
A man has risen to fame, riches and power, but things turn against him and he is facing disgrace. We must wait till the final act to discover if the fault’s his own or he’s a victim of injustice, but either is the material of tragedy. Strauss-Kahn, Gaddafi ... This Thought for the Day reflects on the worldly winds as the news shows them blowing through the lives of those caught up in a maelstrom they never expected
War Crimes & the Real Meaning of Karma
Ratko Mladic is on trial for war crimes. Is this justice ... or karma? This Thought for the Day talk explores the real meaning of karma and how this teaching fosters the ethical awareness we need to confront violence.
