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...
by Vishvapani | Jul 19, 2021 | Comment, Ethics, Thought for the Day
Weekend Word, BBC radio Wales, 16.07.2021 From next Monday, if you take a train from Swansea to London you’ll be required to wear a face mask as you travel through Wales. Once you’ve passed through the Severn Tunnel, you can take it off if you want because the rules...
by Vishvapani | Jul 14, 2021 | Buddhism, Featured, Thought for the Day
Boris Johnson declared that July 19 2021 would be Freedom Day, but dropped the term as the virus started to spread again. So what is true freedom from a Buddhist perspective? It’s 14th July, Quatorze Juillet, when France marks the storming of the Bastille in the name...
by Vishvapani | May 26, 2021 | arts, Featured, Thought for the Day
As Dylan turns 80, his an icon of honesty in a world hungry for success rather than truth resonates with the Buddha’s rejection of worldly values Prompted by his eightieth birthday, which fell on Monday, I’ve been listening to Bob Dylan and pondering what keeps...
by Vishvapani | May 19, 2021 | Featured, Thought for the Day
A law recognising that animals are sentient will help protect them. But engaging compassionately with other beings is central to our true humanity Thought for the Day 19.05.2021 A few weeks ago Tessa arrived in my life – a sweet-natured brindled greyhound, recently...
