Practice | Wise Attention

A Moment

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 1, 2012 in Mindfulness, Reflections | 0 comments

How does beauty happen? A glimpse of an old woman sitting in a cafe is an extraordinary moment on an ordinary day.

Breathe in … and see impermanence

Posted by Vishvapani on Dec 21, 2011 in Buddhism, Mindfulness, Practice | 0 comments

We can see the greatest truths of existence in the smallest details. Take the breath ...

‘Challenging Times’: an Interview

Posted by Vishvapani on Dec 5, 2011 in About, Buddhist World, Practice | 0 comments

Interview with Vishvapani on the book he edited: Challenging Times: Stories of Buddhist Practice When Things Get Tough

Mindfulness in Action – new website

Posted by Vishvapani on Nov 13, 2011 in About, Mindfulness | 0 comments

I've made a new website for my mindfulness training work at www.mindfulnessinaction.co.uk. It includes details of my courses, workshops and distance learning, as well as background material on MBSR and how it helps. There are media pieces and videos. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Trouble in the Sangha: the Quarrel at Kausambi

Posted by Vishvapani on Nov 8, 2011 in Buddha, Buddhism, Practice, Talks | 0 comments

When the monks of Kausambi started feuding, the Buddha told them that responding with loving kindness was more important than who was right. This talk explores Sangha, or spiritual community and the practice of facing its difficulties

Take a Breathing Space

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 17, 2011 in Mindfulness | 0 comments

A breathing space is a way to regain calm and poise in the midst of a hectic day, reconnecting with yourself and broadening out your experience. Try it now!

Memento Mori

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 10, 2011 in Buddhism, Practice | 0 comments

It's easy to think that Insight, Wisdom and Enlightenment are far beyond the level of our experience. But if we reflect on our experience in the light of teachings such as the Worldly Winds we sometimes find that the deeper truths are present right now

Practising at Home on an Urban Retreat

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 8, 2011 in Practice, Reflections | 2 comments

At the start of the Triratna Urban Retreat, as people around the world join together for a period of intensified practice, here’s a...

Research on Mindfulness & Meditation: Latest Findings

Posted by Vishvapani on Sep 19, 2011 in Buddhism in the West, Mindfulness, Practice | 0 comments

Around the world scientists are avidly researching the effects of mindfulness and meditation practice. The results are coming in and the are showing that they help you sleep better, avoid depression, make more rational decisions ... and they change the shape of your brain. Here's a roundup of important studies.

Wise Decisions

Posted by Vishvapani on Jul 31, 2011 in Buddhism, Ethics, Featured, Mindfulness, Practice | 1 comment

How can we make wise decisions? Here's the Buddha's advice on how to ditch all the false authorities and doubtful reasoning that usually guide us and find a more authentic basis for deciding