Thought For The Day | Wise Attention

Beyond the Driven Economy

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 14, 2011 in Comment, Thought for the Day | 2 comments

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

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 9, 2011 in Buddhism, Comment, Thought for the Day | 0 comments

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

Thought for the Day Archive

Posted by Vishvapani on Sep 26, 2011 in Comment, Thought for the Day | 0 comments

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.

War Crimes & the Real Meaning of Karma

Posted by Vishvapani on Sep 13, 2011 in Ethics, Thought for the Day | 1 comment

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.