by Vishvapani | Jun 18, 2014 | Buddhism in the West, Featured, Triratna
In recent years Sangharakshita, the teacher and founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order has restated the importance of discipleship. But what does it means to be a disciple – in general and in relation to Sangharakshita in particular? How can we acknowledge...
by Vishvapani | Jun 17, 2014 | Featured, Interviews & Discussion Programmes
This 30 minute current affairs programme explores mindfulness, featuring Vishvapani and two of his former students Listen now:
by Vishvapani | May 14, 2014 | Buddhist World, Featured, Gautama Buddha
As Buddhists mark the Buddha’s Enlightenment, Vishvapani asks, what is his significance today? Thought for the Day 14/5/2014 Listen This week Buddhists around the world celebrate the Buddha’s Enlightenment in the festival of Wesak or Buddha Day. Buddhists...
by Vishvapani | May 1, 2014 | Buddha, Buddhism, Featured
The Buddha and his teaching are very down to earth, but his perspective also expresses is very strange and quite beyond anything we already know. This can also become a vivid element of our experience through the experience of liberation, particularly by breaking what...
by Vishvapani | Mar 7, 2014 | Featured, Thought for the Day
When controversy is met by criticism what happens to free speech? As novelist Hilary Mantel speaks out at her treatment in the media, what do Buddhist teachings have to say about the ethics of communication? Thought for the Day 7/3.2014 A year ago Hilary Mantel, the...
by Vishvapani | Feb 28, 2014 | Featured, Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
The mindfulness movements show that, in our speedy, stressed out society ancient wisdom traditions are more relevant than ever The former Speaker, Bernard Weatherill once told a friend of mine that when the Commons was in uproar he groaned inwardly and then turned to...
