by Vishvapani | Mar 10, 2023 | arts, Featured, Thought for the Day
As the classic Pink Floyd Album turns fifty it still resonates as a search for meaning in a hostile world BBC Radio 4, Thought for the Day, 10/03/2023 I’m sixteen years old, far from sober, gazing up at the star-filled sky and a soundtrack starts in my head. Ba-boom,...
by Vishvapani | Jan 27, 2023 | Featured, Politics, Thought for the Day
As the government and public bodies in the UK face ethical scrutiny, we need to see ethics as Buddhists do: starting with individuals and matter of training Thought for the Day, BBC Radio 4 26.01.2023 The Committee for Standards in Public Life, which reported again...
by Vishvapani | Dec 7, 2022 | Environment, Featured, Thought for the Day
The UN Biodiversity Conference is a last ditch effort to safeguard the living world. We shouldrespond with the spirit of the Bodhisattva Thought for the Day, BBC Radio 4. .7.10.2022 What are animals for? Or plants, fish and insects? The utilitarian answer is...
by Vishvapani | Sep 21, 2022 | Featured, Thought for the Day
The Queen’s funeral is a reminder that everything we experience is subject to change. Buddhists reflect on impermanence to focus on what’s most important Thought for the Day, 21.09.2022 Autumn has come quickly this year. Three weeks out of August, it’s...
by Vishvapani | Aug 29, 2022 | Buddhism, Secular Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
Wales’ new school curriculum places wellbeing and emotional intelligence at the heart of education. It’s a big challenge, but Buddhist perspectives are helping Weekend Word, BBC Radio Wales 26th August 2020 GCSE results are out, and before long it will be...
by Vishvapani | Aug 23, 2022 | Buddhism, Environment, Featured, Thought for the Day
We’re in a drought, and caring for our water supply means feeling it’s importance. We need to get wet Thought For The Day 23.08.2022 Across the country record low rainfall and high temperatures have depleted reservoirs and dried up rivers. We’ve seen...
