In the wake of Robin Williams’ suicide, we’re talking more about mental illness and distress. Here’s how mindfulness can help in working with difficult mental states Hearing the reflections around Robin Williams’ death, I wonder if we’re finally...
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...
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...
As Buddhists mark the Buddha’s Enlightenment, Vishvapani asks, what is his significance today? Thought for the Day 14/5/2014 Listen This week Buddhists around the world celebrate the Buddha’s Enlightenment in the festival of Wesak or Buddha Day. Buddhists...
The Buddha and his teaching are very down to earth, but his perspective also expresses is very strange and quite beyond anything we already know. This can also become a vivid element of our experience through the experience of liberation, particularly by breaking what...
