by Vishvapani | May 7, 2021 | Comment, Featured, Thought for the Day
It’s becoming impossible to ignore the gulf between what’s happening with Covid in the developed world and the developing world. But to respond to what’s happening in India we need to feel it It’s high spring in Britain as we move towards the end of lockdown. But in...
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 | Feb 5, 2021 | Comment, Featured, Secular Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
Though for the Day 05.02.2021 After the pandemic we’ll face the cost for mental health, especially among young people. But the problems are longterm, and we need to rethink meditation. The new Welsh curriculum, which prioritises wellbeing approaches, including...
by Vishvapani | Jan 15, 2021 | Featured, Thought for the Day
When Trump incited his followers before they attacked Congress, but claimed ”Free Speech’. Buddhist principles locate the limits of freedom in communication Weekend Word, BBC Radio Wales, 15.01.2021 As his impeachment proceeds, being banned from Twitter...
