by Vishvapani | Mar 9, 2022 | Featured, Thought for the Day
Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship, Endurance, has been discovered. From Shackleton to President Zelensky, endurance is a profound virtue. So how can we develop it? Thought for the Day, 10/03/2022 In the profound silence of the deep ocean, three thousand feet below...
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 23, 2021 | Thought for the Day
As the pandemic drags on, and the news never seems to stop, Buddhists are celebrating Dharma Day and reflecting on the Buddha’s teaching of the Four Noble Truths Thought for the Day 23/07/2021 It never stops. Some of the Covid restrictions may be ending, but not...