The future is bright … but is it saffron? What is the Future of Buddhism in the West? I recently enjoyed listening to a 30-minute discussion on Buddhism in the West on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Beyond Belief’. It was a good programme and as it happens two of the three...
A breathing space is a way to regain calm and poise in the midst of a hectic day, reconnecting with yourself and broadening out your experience. Try it now! Take a Breathing Space It’s easy to identify the practice of meditation and mindfulness with the period of...
In the grip of a recession we want economic growth, but we also fear its consequences. Is there an alternative and what light can Buddhism and mindfulness practice shed? Thought for the Day 13 October, 2011 As unemployment rises and living standards fall, pre-2008...
At the start of the Triratna Urban Retreat, as people around the world join together for a period of intensified practice, here’s a reflection on practising at home, developing mindfulness in daily life and the influence of the worldly winds: praise and blame,...
Around the world scientists are avidly researching the effects of mindfulness and meditation practice. The results are coming in and the are showing that they help you sleep better, avoid depression, make more rational decisions … and they change the shape of...
