Giving Life
As the UK debates how much women should be paid to donate eggs to infertile couples for IVF this Thought for the Day explores the real value of altruism, placing it in the context of Mahayana Buddhist teachings.
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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
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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
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Thought for the Day Archive
Here is the text and audio of talks for Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, where I have been the Buddhist contributor since 2006 commenting on the affairs of the day from the perspective of the Buddha's teachings.
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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.
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Video: Seeking the Buddha in History
The Buddha of history is not the same as the archetypal Buddha, but we can come close to him through the words he left behind and though imagination. This was a keynote talk at the 2011 Triratna Buddhist Order Convention and reveals the Buddha to be a man of humour and intelligence with an uncanny gift for communication as well ... and something more as well
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Seeking the Buddha in History
The Buddha of history is not the same as the archetypal Buddha, but we can come close to him through the words he left behind and though imagination. This article was a keynote talk at the 2011 Triratna Buddhist Order Convention and reveals the Buddha to be a man of humour and intelligence with an uncanny gift for communication as well ... and something more as well
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As Riots Rage, an Act of Forgiveness
Thought for the Day. In the midst of the UK riots an act of forgiveness showed the way towards healing British society
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Vishvapani
I’m a writer and teacher of Buddhism, mindfulness & meditation based in Cardiff. My biography of the Buddha is just out. 