by Vishvapani | Jan 30, 2012 | Triratna, Vishvapani
For nine years, from 1996 to 2005 I edited Dharma Life magazine, which explored the encounter between Buddhism and the modern world. Most of the articles from issues 15-26 are posted online at www.dharmalife.com, and you can find them...
by Vishvapani | Jan 24, 2012 | Thought for the Day
There are jobs in the South East, but the regions and deprived areas are losing out as the recession bites. But people in 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 For many...
by Vishvapani | Jan 17, 2012 | Thought for the Day
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 When my two year-old son got his main...
by Vishvapani | Jan 6, 2012 | Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha: the Life and Teachings of the Awakened One is now out in paperback, published by Quercus at £8.99. It’s also available in Commonwealth territories. I’ve also built a new website for the book at www.gautamabuddha.info and posted all the...
by Vishvapani | Jan 3, 2012 | arts, Thought for the Day
Thought for the Day 3/1/2012 Looking ahead at a bad time, politicians cite the Golden Jubilee and the Olympics as sources of hope for 2012, but personally, I’m looking forward to the Dickens bicentenary. Perennially and globally popular, Dickens is celebrated as a...
