Wise Speech

Here the Rev Rob Marshall talks about gagging orders and whistle blowing. He feels that it’s been a helpful debate because that crucial dilemma at work or at home – whether to say something or not – is always a tough call. This of course ties straight in to the Buddhist concept of wise speech.




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Richard the third's Skeleton and the Buddha

Vishvapani reflects on the discovery of Richard the third's skeleton and our understanding of the past.



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Advertising and Attachment

Advertising, attachment and wise attention.



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Storms

Vishvapani talks about the recent storms and how the "storms" in our own minds affect us.



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Hakuin Ekaku

The Rev Angela Tilby talks of the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams and the Zen monk Hakuin
Ekaku.

 “Is that so?” reflects the acceptance of what the moment brings. Acceptance in the sense that one responds appropriately to the situation with a calm mind and spirit. There are no calls of fairness or unfairness, of being experienced in the task or not, of complaining about a lost reputation, of wishing that it were different. The needs of present are simply addressed.



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Meditation v. Cannabis

Vishvapani discusses the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. "The fundamental choice we all face is whether to inhabit a haze filled by dope smoke or some other form of sedative or distraction; or to engage with our lives wholeheartedly, with all their frustrations and all their beauty."



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Vishvapani Considers Honour and who Deserves it

In the wake of the Olympics Vishvapani considers honour and who deserves it.

The Buddha concluded that true merit lies in a person’s state of mind, regardless of their social standing or achievements. The core virtues he identified include generosity, ethics, patience, energy, wisdom and loving-kindness. He suggested that we should honour people who possess such qualities above those who are merely attractive or successful, and that doing so is essential for a society’s health.



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