by Vishvapani | Oct 29, 2019 | arts, Buddhism
Harold Bloom, a man of letters in the old style and an authentic heir to the great Romantic writers, has died aged 89. He affected me deeply. He has importan for Buddhists and others pursuing a spiritual life in the modern world The sadness I feel at learning of the...
by Vishvapani | Aug 22, 2019 | Buddhism, Thought for the Day
When the lights go out, we glimpse our dependence on conditions and lack of control. It’s also a window onto our interconnected place in the fabric of life. Interconnectedness and the Systems we Depend on...
by Vishvapani | Aug 16, 2019 | Buddhism
How can we balance openness and emotional sensitivity, with traditionally masculine qualities like courage and fortitude? The Buddha’s story of the Two Arrows offers an answer Your Title Goes Here by Artist Name Lords was awash with red yesterday on the second...
by Vishvapani | Jul 5, 2019 | Buddhism
On June 26th 2019 I represented Buddhists at a gathering of the interfaith group The Faith For The Climate Network. Here’s my talk This is text of my talk to the Faith for the Climate speakers meeting at Church House on June 25th. The other speakers...
by Vishvapani | May 18, 2019 | Buddhism, Featured, Thought for the Day
It’s fitting that Vesak, the festival Buddhists celebrate on Sunday to mark the Buddha and his understanding of the human condition, falls this year in Mental Health Awareness week. The story of the Buddha’s meeting with Kisagotami makes the connection....
by Vishvapani | May 13, 2019 | Buddhism, Thought for the Day
To live sustainably we need to change our lifestyles and that means changing our image of ‘the good life’ Where can we find values to support that? Listen Here At the start of the mindfulness courses I teach I lead the group through a simple exercise. Each...
