by Vishvapani | Jun 5, 2012 | Buddhism, Buddhist World, Reviews
China will soon possess the world’s largest economy, and cultural influence will follow economic power. Martin Jaques argues in his book ‘When China Rules the World’ that this change will shape the next century. But what does it mean for the future...
by Vishvapani | Jun 1, 2012 | Buddhism in the West
Paul Williams, a prominent Buddhist scholar and author of Mahayana Buddhism, shocked the Buddhist world by converting from Buddhism to Catholicism. That made me wonder how deep an adopted faith reaches into the psyche Paul Williams, Professor of Indian religions at...
by Vishvapani | May 25, 2012 | Comment
The Olympic Torch is being carried through Cardiff, today, passing near my house. The city is entranced, and I have been reflecting on its appeal. Weekend Word BBC Radio Wales, 25 May 2012 I had no interest in struggling through crowds for a brief glimpse of the...
by Vishvapani | May 23, 2012 | Thought for the Day
Human beings are a part of nature but with special power and responsibility. But we need to feel our connection with nature so we can feel our responsibility for it I’ve recently taken faltering steps as a novice gardener. My little plot is hardly the Chelsea...
by Vishvapani | May 22, 2012 | Comment
The Norwegian mass murderer meditated to numb his emotions. The effect of any practice depends on our values this was written as a Guardian Comment is Free post. See the Guardian CIF discussion here Meditation makes you calmer and clearer and encourages empathy and...
