Peshawar

I wondered whether or not to respond to the mass slaughter of children in Peshawar and indeed how to without engendering even more reactivity but then I listened to Vishvapani's Thought for the day on the BBC this morning. He said it so much better than I could so here is what he had to say............



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Armistice Day

This "Thought for the day" is on the occassion of Armistice Day and is by the Rev Lucy Winkett.




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The Impact of Imagery

Vishvapani considers the impact of such diverse images as the beheading of James Foley, the seated Buddha and the self emoliation of Thích Quảng Đức. What are our reactions to these images?




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Robin Williams, Mental Distress and Mindfulness

"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem".

Robin Williams



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Playfulness

Vishvapani discusses the importance of play as opposed to the tyranny of target centred modern life.




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Sangha & Health

Vishvapani talks of the challenges to modern medicine posed by our greater longevity and of the importance of mindfulness and of Sangha in the management of our health and lives.




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Suffering and Compassion

Vishvapani talks of suffering and the Buddhist response of compassion and the need for wisdom.




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Wesak with Vishvapani

This week Buddhists around the world celebrate the Buddha’s Enlightenment in the festival of Wesak or Buddha Day. Buddhists believe that on night of the May full moon he sat beneath a spreading fig tree and entered a state of deep concentration.........................



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The Importance of Silence by Vicky Beeching

Vicky Beeching is an Oxford-educated theologian, writer and broadcaster specialising in the
areas of religion, ethics and technology. She is also passionate about feminism and equality for women.

Vicky is a regular contributor to Thought For The Day. Her broadcast today was themed around silence and its importance in a busy, digital world.



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Modern Media and Skillful Speech

In this reflection, Vishvapani considers the trivialising nature of modern media and the importance of the Buddhist precept of Skillful Speech.



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Mindfulness

Here Vishvapani talks of the growing popularity of "mindfulness", read more about it's place in Buddhist practise here....



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The Winter Olympics, Tennis, Sport and Meditation

Vishvapani considers the place of meditation in sport.



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