Thought For The Day | Wise Attention

Belonging & Identity

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 24, 2012 in Thought for the Day | 0 comments

There are jobs in the South East, but the regions and deprived areas are losing out as the recession bites. But people 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

Buddhism’s Happiness Agenda

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 17, 2012 in Thought for the Day | 3 comments

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

Giving Life

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 20, 2011 in Buddhism, Ethics, Thought for the Day | 0 comments

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.

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.