by Vishvapani | Mar 15, 2021 | Buddhism, Featured
Five talks on BBC R4’s Prayer for the Day based around the stages of the Buddhist Meditation on Loving Kindness or ‘Mettabhavana’ 1. Kindness for Yourself Kindness for Yourself by Vishvapani | Prayer for the Day...
by Vishvapani | Feb 19, 2021 | Buddhism, Featured, Thought for the Day
Buddhism teaches that existence is impermanent, insubstantial and unsatisfactory. Covid and the conditions of the modern world bring out these underlying patterns, and we need to change our mindset to match reality Thought for the Day 19.02.2021 As we glimpse the...
by Vishvapani | Feb 12, 2021 | Buddhism, Featured, Thought for the Day
Covid-19 has brought home to everyone our unavoidable vulnerability and mortality. This is a central theme of Buddhist teachings, which we mark on Parinirvana Day, which commemorates the Buddha’s passing away Thought for the Day 12.02.2021 In a mid-winter chill...
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 | Jan 31, 2020 | Buddhism, Featured, Politics, Thought for the Day
Brexit Day is an important milestone, but it’s part of the process that has lasted for three years and divided the country. Setting aside our preferences about Brexit, how can we engage with what’s happening in line with Buddhist values Weekend Word, BBC Radio...
by Vishvapani | Dec 4, 2019 | Buddhism, Mindfulness, Public Policy
Mindfulness & Government in Wales A unique collaboration between the Welsh Government and mindfulness teachers and reseachers is supporting the impact of mindfulness on sectors such as Education and Mental Health. But can mindfulness really change society and what...
