by Vishvapani | Jan 20, 2016 | Featured, Thought for the Day
South Wales is poor and steelworkers job losses will make it poorer still. What does Buddhism, with its stress on self development have to offer? And how does caring for yourself connect with caring for others? It’s been a bad week here South Wales, with news...
by Vishvapani | Jan 13, 2016 | arts, Featured, Thought for the Day
The response to David Bowie’s death shows his impact. What does his work mean for a Buddhist? Thought for the Day 13.1.2016 Speaking to friends since David Bowie’s death, I’ve noticed that each of us has woven him into a very personal story of our...
by Vishvapani | Dec 4, 2015 | Thought for the Day
As Mark Zuckerberg announces that he plans to give away 99% of his vast fortune, what is the value of generosity and can it really make us happy? Although I’m a Buddhist, my family still celebrate Christmas in a secular sort of way. I enjoy it on the whole, but...
by Vishvapani | Oct 16, 2015 | Thought for the Day
Fifty years after the village of Capel Celyn in North Wales was flooded to make a reservoir, the wounds have not healed. What do we lose when we submerge the past and what can it teach us? Weekend Word, BBC Radio Wales 16.10.2015 I have been moved to learn this week...
by Vishvapani | Oct 7, 2015 | Featured, Gautama Buddha, Thought for the Day
Everyone in a responsible position is asked to display leadership qualities. What kind of leader was the Buddha, and what lessons can modern leaders draw from his example? We’re hearing a lot about leadership: what worked for Alex Ferguson; what didn’t...
by Vishvapani | Oct 1, 2015 | Featured, Thought for the Day
The pain of slavery is resurfacing as demands for reparations. How can we resolve deep-rooted grievances and move on from the past? How do we move forward when past suffering still affects us? Many people face that question in their personal lives, but there’s a...
