If Technology Served Buddhist Goals

If Technology Served Buddhist Goals

by | Jul 1, 2017 | Featured, Thought for the Day

We need to establish ground rules for how data is used and intelligent machines operate. What goals does Buddhism propose? Listen Thought for the Day 1.7.2017 https://www.wiseattention.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/tftd170701.mp3 Recent cyber attacks on the NHS and...
Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating

by | May 18, 2017 | Featured, Mindfulness, Thought for the Day

We’re eating more and putting on weight. Why is it so hard to change our habits, and how can simplicity and paying mindful attention help? I am sure I’m not the only one finds himself delving into the fridge for a snack and then asking, “What on...

The Buddha’s Vision

by | May 11, 2017 | Featured, Thought for the Day

Buddhists are celebrating Buddha Day or Wesak this week. But 2,600 years on, is Buddhism still relevant?   This week Buddhists celebrate the Buddha’s Awakening or Enlightenment. According to the traditional dating that took place in 538 BC, and the...
Syria: Responding With Compassion

Syria: Responding With Compassion

by | Apr 7, 2017 | Thought for the Day

  Compassion is what happens when a loving heart meets suffering. Following the chemical attack in Syria and American strikes, what is a compassionate response? Weekend Word, BBC Wales 07.04.2017 Sometimes words fail. I won’t try to evoke what we’ve...
Recalling the Buddha’s Death

Recalling the Buddha’s Death

by | Feb 15, 2017 | Featured, Thought for the Day

Today is Parinirvana Day when Buddhists mark the death of the Buddha. The body’s impermanence calls us to be mindful and alert Thought for the Day 15/2/2017 Today Buddhists mark the death of the Buddha in a festival called Parinirvana Day. Aged 35, 4 or 500...