by Vishvapani | Jul 4, 2014 | Thought for the Day
More of us are living longer with longterm health conditions. The healthcare crisis is a challenge for our society and discussion needs to move beyond politics. We need a vision of life that looks beyond our personal interests and struggles and values community...
by Vishvapani | Jun 27, 2014 | Featured, Thought for the Day
The world is full of suffering. The times are troubled. How can we respond with wisdom and compassion to our struggles, other people’s and the world’s? Thought for the Day 27.6.2014 It’s early morning in Cardiff. A rough-shaven Afghan man stirs painfully...
by Vishvapani | Jun 23, 2014 | Audio & Video, Interviews & Discussion Programmes
A discussion programme on mindfulness and its relation to religion on BBC Radio Wales. The contributors are: Vishvapani Rebecca Crane: Director of the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University Father Roger Dawson: a Jesuit priest and Director...
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:
