by Vishvapani | Feb 29, 2016 | Buddhism, Featured, Reviews
Buddhism: An Introduction by Alexander Wynne, I.B. Taurus, London 2015 Alexander Wynne’s excellent book is nothing like most ‘introductions’ to Buddhism. There’s no blow by blow explanation of the Eightfold Path or other basic doctrines. As...
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 22, 2015 | Featured, Practice
Sad to say, for many of us, the season of peace and goodwill has become a time of stress and indulgence. Here’s a mindful survival kit Pace Yourself Christmas starts with battling through the seasonal crowds and keeps going to the New Year hangover. We need to...
by Vishvapani | Nov 24, 2015 | Featured, Talks
Education means discovering what we love and learning how that love can carry us forward. How can mindfulness help? A talk to a gathering of Head teachers of independent UK Girls Schools on the difference mindfulness can make to schools and their leaders Girls School...
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...
