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Finding Balance with Vishvapani
How can we find balance in our lives?
We tend to think of mindfulness just as a form of meditation - but it can also be an overall approach to daily life, which helps us find balance in our frantic world.
At this special event, meditation teacher and Buddhist writer Vishvapani will explore how we can cultivate mindfulness and expand this to support other helpful habits, including making wise choices, responding to difficult situations and living more ethically.
Vishvapani brings a calm reasonableness and has lots of inspiring ideas to help us improve our mental states and contribute to a more caring society. He'll help you find the courage to cope with uncertainty, overcome challenges and cultivate more inner peace.
This conversation with Dr Mark Williamson was recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on the 18th of June 2024 actionforhappiness.org.
About The Speaker
Vishvapani is a writer and teacher of mindfulness, with special interest in the relevance of Buddhism to the modern world. He discovered meditation aged 14 and became a Buddhist soon after. His practice has been focused on the Triratna Buddhist Order which he became a member of in 1992. He founded Dharma Life Magazine in 1996 and edited it until 2005.
Vishvapani is author of "Gautama Buddha: the Life and Teachings of the Awakened One" and "Challenging Times". He writes on Buddhist themes for various publications and has been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day since 2006. He teaches through Mindfulness in Action, offering open courses as well as coaching with offenders, business schools and public sector bodies. He is an Associate of Breathworks Mindfulness and The Mindfulness Initiative and a founder member of Mindfulness Wales.
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Komentáře

  • @lindawilde8875
    @lindawilde8875 Před 12 hodinami

    Thank you loved the chat 🙏

  • @mihais13
    @mihais13 Před 16 hodinami

    try balancing a ruler on your bald head

  • @vedhahappinesscenter4095
    @vedhahappinesscenter4095 Před 18 hodinami

    Thankyou Soo much Mr Mark, Mr Viswapani and Action for happiness team❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Buy_YT_Views_8975
    @Buy_YT_Views_8975 Před 20 hodinami

    I need more videos like this in my life. Subscribed!

  • @rachelh911
    @rachelh911 Před 23 hodinami

    The fear the anxiety the horror! 😂 Well why did this have me laughing at the way he said it yep let's embrace that I thought. He gives good advice

  • @WendyMyers-rk4jx
    @WendyMyers-rk4jx Před 2 dny

    Thank you for this ❤🙏

  • @kerry528hz9
    @kerry528hz9 Před 3 dny

    The process of conception, fertilization. Nature shows,how my ears translates vibration to sound,little babies,

  • @RasMosi
    @RasMosi Před 3 dny

    Wow, Ms. Helen Russell is so spot on - I am quite amazed, very insightful, I am going to buy her book for sure. (A dane :D) (Oh and the pronunciation of "arbejdsglæde" almost brought a tear to my eye, very good!) Sigh, ofc it had to be an american...

  • @filippodecardona8168

    Thanks for another inspiring session! Building resilience might be helpful even if I am not facing a challenging situation at the moment

  • @SoufianeMoufaddal
    @SoufianeMoufaddal Před 5 dny

    This is what we dont have in morocco also some leaders of thoughts and guidance on talks like this . instead we do have them in hospitals and highly paid schools instead of otger sharing thoughts and ideas like this on the net

  • @marshirzad8810
    @marshirzad8810 Před 6 dny

    Please help me to collect followers like

  • @lindawilde8875
    @lindawilde8875 Před 7 dny

    🙏

  • @daizeedee1202
    @daizeedee1202 Před 7 dny

    Utterly inappropriate. Disconnect. Tell the folks in Gaza. And the homeless in the US getting up on cardboard pavement beds. I wasted 3 mins of watching this vacous man talking crap.

  • @victoriaoliver9958
    @victoriaoliver9958 Před 8 dny

    I give my brain permission to rest...

  • @dianagusterson9572
    @dianagusterson9572 Před 8 dny

    It makes complete sense.

  • @FrankPosada-yj9gd
    @FrankPosada-yj9gd Před 9 dny

    I hope to find a woman like this one day. was married for 17 years to the wrong person. A nightmare of a marriage

  • @davidjackson-uj4zf
    @davidjackson-uj4zf Před 9 dny

    80 per cent of the people r kind the rest bad

  • @william.s.buchanan269

    His book "The Compassionate Mind" is an absolute must for anyone who walks this earth basically

  • @miriamnosrati4881
    @miriamnosrati4881 Před 11 dny

    Beautiful

  • @truthmatters3449
    @truthmatters3449 Před 11 dny

    Please, if possible? Get my thoughts to Jon? I'm a 68 yr old American living now for 25 years, in Thailand. 6/7 years ago, I found you on CZcams. You literally were a major source for saving my life. For 50 years? My life was a wreck. But when I started deep breathing --- living...speechless peace, love, and joy. 3 / 4 hours and more, of deep centered focus breathing everyday. For 6 / 7 years! Highest blessings on you!!!

  • @devoradamaris
    @devoradamaris Před 12 dny

    🫂🌎🫂sharing🫂thankYOU for posting

  • @TarinWorth
    @TarinWorth Před 12 dny

    Inspiring, hopeful and gorgeously compassionate. Thank you for a wonderful session Karen and Mark !!

  • @heloneidaheloneida
    @heloneidaheloneida Před 13 dny

    Beautiful

  • @WendyMyers-rk4jx
    @WendyMyers-rk4jx Před 13 dny

    Thank you for this!!! Karen Guggenheim ❤❤❤

  • @Lisam880
    @Lisam880 Před 13 dny

    Dealing with MS. Lost vision in left eye last year. Now losing sight in right eye. So scary.

    • @Music_vibes-kw7xr
      @Music_vibes-kw7xr Před 13 dny

      So sad to hear this. I hope this does not happen and you become better or at least sustain

    • @plantmama7442
      @plantmama7442 Před 13 dny

      I am so sorry. I truly hope you are able to reverse this or adapt in the best way possible. Sending lots of love 🙏🏽❤️

    • @sw2776
      @sw2776 Před 11 dny

      Gosh, that sounds so scary. You have bravely dealt with losing sight in your left eye and an MS diagnosis. I send you kind thoughts and highest respect for your resilience. 🌸

    • @basilianarintari8399
      @basilianarintari8399 Před 7 dny

      I am sorry to hear of your double tragedy. I hope you are getting support both emotionally and and physically. Thank you for sharing. My thoughts and prayers are are with you

  • @wmolina7
    @wmolina7 Před 13 dny

    Loved this!

  • @DJSTOEK
    @DJSTOEK Před 14 dny

    ❤❤

  • @Kube_Dog
    @Kube_Dog Před 14 dny

    And the number 8. For my 8th grade jacket.

  • @WendyMyers-rk4jx
    @WendyMyers-rk4jx Před 14 dny

    This is the second time I've listened to it. Thank you so inspiring ❤🙏

  • @dawidnazarko926
    @dawidnazarko926 Před 14 dny

    Thank you very much Vidyamala!

  • @debslloyd9409
    @debslloyd9409 Před 14 dny

    Thanks Alex! I enjoyed revisiting this 😃🕊️💚🌎

  • @ReflectionOcean
    @ReflectionOcean Před 15 dny

    By YouSum Live 00:03:02 Importance of mindfulness in enhancing cognitive control. 00:04:01 Mindfulness reduces amygdala hijacks, promoting rational decision-making. 00:08:16 Mindfulness strengthens attention, crucial in today's distracted world. 00:17:02 Mindfulness improves working memory, aiding learning and retention. 00:18:25 Mindfulness counters the myth of multitasking, enhancing concentration. 00:20:01 Mindfulness cultivates empathy and compassion, fostering caring behaviors. 00:22:58 Dalai Lama's call for mindfulness, compassion, and proactive altruism. 00:25:15 Transparency and accountability for a fairer world. 00:25:24 Reinventing the economy for worker fairness. 00:26:35 Businesses operating for good, not just profit. 00:27:34 Socially responsible corporations like Greyston Bakery. 00:29:58 Unilever's transformation towards social and environmental goals. 00:33:46 Radical transparency for understanding environmental impacts. 00:37:12 Rethinking consumer decisions for a sustainable planet. 00:39:31 Reinventing products with eco-friendly materials like EcoVative. 00:41:23 Individual actions as agents of positive change. 00:48:04 Promoting compassion in education for a better world. 00:48:46 Overcoming fear of the other through compassion and empathy. 00:49:30 Using commonality and emotional connection for conflict resolution. 00:50:26 Mindfulness limitations in business world hype. 00:51:24 Exploring the intersection of mental health, spirituality, and mindfulness. 00:54:19 Mindfulness may not significantly impact Alzheimer's onset. 00:56:08 Mindfulness enhances emotional intelligence and self-awareness. 00:57:01 Comparing Transcendental Meditation (TM) and mindfulness benefits. 01:00:09 Contributing to a happier world through mindfulness and social action. By YouSum Live

  • @debbiechandler7891
    @debbiechandler7891 Před 16 dny

    Simplifying life helped me!! No more super women!! ❤

  • @michele7883
    @michele7883 Před 17 dny

    Thank you for your tips Vanessa.

  • @kayjc0975
    @kayjc0975 Před 18 dny

    czcams.com/video/XgRlrBl-7Yg/video.htmlsi=8BO4gepxVJkWUkPo

  • @AlexDaw
    @AlexDaw Před 18 dny

    I reckon thats a joyful necklace around her neck. :) Popping on joyful brooches/hats/scarves get me out the door some days🎉

  • @Summerbreeze537
    @Summerbreeze537 Před 19 dny

    I think it's easier to be happy as a monk with no familial responsibilities such as child rearing and making sure the job you have is good enough to keep them fed and clothed and healthy.

  • @wilrockq1065
    @wilrockq1065 Před 19 dny

    This is like mr rogers.

  • @jameslynn3702
    @jameslynn3702 Před 19 dny

    We could add "S" for Service to Family and other.

  • @timkinsella9384
    @timkinsella9384 Před 19 dny

    Thanks, great to be onboard for Joyful June!

  • @Grace-fc7ld
    @Grace-fc7ld Před 19 dny

    Oh Wow!!!! So Good!!!!

  • @user-co6jv3kv5z
    @user-co6jv3kv5z Před 19 dny

    Thank you, very helpful tips, have now written them down😊

  • @Helen-fx2zx
    @Helen-fx2zx Před 20 dny

    Very helpful tips 😊

  • @jonr6680
    @jonr6680 Před 20 dny

    Polite question, what's that around Vanessa's neck? It looks like it might be joyful, but just out of frame...!

  • @rosieg2833
    @rosieg2833 Před 22 dny

    🙌🏼❤️

  • @drmarkmcmahon
    @drmarkmcmahon Před 23 dny

    ❤ thank you for sharing ❤

  • @anamonsalve3873
    @anamonsalve3873 Před 24 dny

    Te amo ... Gracias 🙏

  • @utualan
    @utualan Před 25 dny

    A-B for Awareness of Being?

  • @calzonigal6992
    @calzonigal6992 Před 26 dny

    Thank you. I watched this thanks to my company introducing me to Action for Happiness.

  • @barbmason6043
    @barbmason6043 Před 26 dny

    Thank you Chris for the e-book and wonderful tips I will try and practice regularly. Mark, your summaries and comments are so helpful as well. You’re an amazing host. 🇨🇦🙏