by Vishvapani | Feb 5, 2021 | Comment, Featured, Secular Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
Though for the Day 05.02.2021 After the pandemic we’ll face the cost for mental health, especially among young people. But the problems are longterm, and we need to rethink meditation. The new Welsh curriculum, which prioritises wellbeing approaches, including...
by Vishvapani | Jan 15, 2021 | Featured, Thought for the Day
When Trump incited his followers before they attacked Congress, but claimed ”Free Speech’. Buddhist principles locate the limits of freedom in communication Weekend Word, BBC Radio Wales, 15.01.2021 As his impeachment proceeds, being banned from Twitter...
by Vishvapani | Nov 21, 2020 | Comment, Featured, Thought for the Day
Rich countries are pre-ordering massive quantities of the covid-19 vaccines. But what about the poorer countries who are pushed to the back of the queue? Think of a Buddhist and perhaps you imagine the Buddha’s untroubled gaze, or someone meditating with their eyes...
by Vishvapani | Nov 7, 2020 | Buddhism, Featured, Thought for the Day
If the second lockdown is to work, people need to get behind it. We need to feel its importance once again, and I think we need rituals to help us Thought for the Day 07.11.2020 As England starts its four week lockdown, here in Wales, we’re coming to the end of a two...
by Vishvapani | Sep 4, 2020 | Comment, Featured, Thought for the Day
The case of the supposedly reformed terrorist who killed people at a conference on offender rehabilitation raises fundamental questions. It should prompt us to look at the role of views and beliefs in light of the Buddha’s teachings Thought for the Day...
