Vishvapani

Dharma Life Magazine

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 30, 2012 in Triratna, Vishvapani | 0 comments

For nine years, from 1996 to 2005 I edited Dharma Life magazine, which explored the encounter between Buddhism and the modern world. Most...

Gautama Buddha: paperback and new website

Posted by Vishvapani on Jan 6, 2012 in Gautama Buddha | 0 comments

Gautama Buddha: the Life and Teachings of the Awakened One is now out in paperback, published by Quercus at £8.99. There's also a new website for the book including all the reviews, talks, interviews and articles associated with it

The Buddha, Nature & Politics

Posted by Vishvapani on Dec 10, 2011 in Buddha, Gautama Buddha | 0 comments

In the second part of this interview with Will Buckingham on the ThinkBuddha blog, we discuss the place of nature in the Buddha's life, his relationship with politics and the modern resonance of these subjects

Legend & History in the Buddha’s Life

Posted by Vishvapani on Dec 9, 2011 in Buddha, Gautama Buddha | 0 comments

Here's Part 1 of an email interview with Will Buckingham of the ThinkBuddha blog about my book, Gautama Buddha: the Life & Teachings of the Awakened One. It explores why I wrote the book and how I approached the distinction between legend and history in the Buddha's life

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.

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...

David Breuer Weil: Radical Visionary

Posted by Vishvapani on Sep 22, 2011 in arts, Reviews | 0 comments

David Breuer Weil is a powerful artistic presence: heir to London-based Jewish like Freud and Epstein. As a new book and exhibition showcase his work, I reflect on my own friendship with David and the significance of his monumental images

About Wise Attention

Posted by Vishvapani on Jul 8, 2011 in About | 0 comments

Welcome to Wise Attention: exploring what it means to practice Buddhism, mindfulness and ethics in the modern world. There are reviews, talks, broadcasts, interviews and reflections on the arts and current events as well as background material to my book on the Buddha and the opportunity to learn mindfulness. I'd love to hear your comments