by Vishvapani | Mar 3, 2022 | Comment, Featured, Politics, Thought for the Day
Thought for the Day, BBC Radio 4 03 March 2022 – Vishvapani As the Russian Tanks roll into Ukraine, how relevant is the Buddhist teaching of non-violence? Each week I meet with local members of my Buddhist Order for a chapter meeting, and we talk about what’s...
by Vishvapani | Dec 3, 2021 | Comment, Environment, Featured, Thought for the Day
Vishvapani: Thought for the Day 03.12.2021 Climate change means we must change our lifestyles. How can we enhance the quality of our lives without increasing the quantity of our stuff? Did I miss a memo? COP26 finished just three weeks ago having presented a powerful...
by Vishvapani | Oct 31, 2021 | Comment, Featured, Thought for the Day
The case for a fair and equitable roll out of Covid vaccines is clear, but the developed world is failing to heed it. Buddhism teaches that a generous response is also a wise one Thought for the Day 08.10.2021 The case for global vaccine equity seems straightforward....
by Vishvapani | Jul 14, 2021 | Buddhism, Featured, Thought for the Day
Boris Johnson declared that July 19 2021 would be Freedom Day, but dropped the term as the virus started to spread again. So what is true freedom from a Buddhist perspective? It’s 14th July, Quatorze Juillet, when France marks the storming of the Bastille in the name...
by Vishvapani | May 26, 2021 | arts, Featured, Thought for the Day
As Dylan turns 80, his an icon of honesty in a world hungry for success rather than truth resonates with the Buddha’s rejection of worldly values Prompted by his eightieth birthday, which fell on Monday, I’ve been listening to Bob Dylan and pondering what keeps...
by Vishvapani | May 19, 2021 | Featured, Thought for the Day
A law recognising that animals are sentient will help protect them. But engaging compassionately with other beings is central to our true humanity Thought for the Day 19.05.2021 A few weeks ago Tessa arrived in my life – a sweet-natured brindled greyhound, recently...
