Mindfulness, Buddhism, Imagination
Vishvapani
I’ve practised meditation and Buddhism since I was a teenager. I grew up in South London and now live in Cardiff with my wife and son. I write and broadcast about meditation and Buddhism and teach in Buddhist and mindfulness settings.
LEARN WITH VISHVAPANI
Coaching
Learn mindfulness and meditation at your own pace with 1:1 coaching sessions.
Try it out with a free session
Online or in person with Vishvapani.
The Heart of Imagination online retreat
A week of meditation and creative practice, drawing inspiration from poetry, art, nature and Buddhist symbols.
Led by Vishvapani and Amitajyoti
'Walking With the Buddha' Pilgrimage Tour
Join Vishvapani and Tricycle Magazine, walking in the footsteps of the Buddha as we explore the lands that he walked in his time, from Lumbini to Kushinagar and each important pilgrimage site in between, on this carbon negative journey.
February 8–21, 2025
WRITING & BROADCASTING
thought for the day
Reflections on the news from a Buddhist perspective BBC Radio 4 since 2006
Talks
I often speak about Buddhism and Mindfulness at conferences, festivals and events, and at Triratna centres
Gautama Buddha
My book about the Buddha, locates him in history without reducing his Awakening
Release stress and anxiety course
A 12 session course on the RoundGlass Living app applying mindfulness skills to stress and anxiety
Policy
I work with The Mindfulness Initiative, which supports mindfulness in Westminster and parliaments around the world, and the Mindfulness Wales / Meddylgarwch Cymru, which is working with the Wales mindfulness community and policymakers in a unique collaboration
Triratna
The Triratna Buddhist Order is the context for my Buddhist practice. I was ordained in 1992 and teach regularly at the Triratna centre in Cardiff, Wales
WISE ATTENTION BLOG
The writing on this site explores what it means to practice Buddhism, mindfulness and ethics in the modern world. You’ll find reviews, talks, interviews, broadcasts and reflection on the arts as well as explorations of the Buddha and Buddhist teachings
Thought for the Day
Reflections on the news from a Buddhist perspective since 2006 on BBC Radio 4 & Radio Wales
Arts
Buddhism in the Modern World
What happens when Buddhism meets the modern world?
Book Reviews
Triratna
I’ve been involved with the Triratna Buddhist Community since 1980 and have written extensively about the Community, including its difficulties
Buddha
Essays and reflections: many of them connected to my book: Gautama Buddha: The Life and teachings of the Awakened One
Comment
Buddhist views of issues in the moden world
Mindfulness Movement
Mindfulness is becoming a movement with the potential to change society. I’ve been at the heart of that movement in the UK and reflected on its significance and its challenges