I've had some exciting news in the last few days: the novel that I have been writing for the past seven years has been accepted for publication by Salt, an independent publisher based in Norfolk. This is what commissioning editor Nicholas Royle said about it: "I love your novel and want very much to publish it with Salt. I…See More

Sudarshini and I are leading a series of four seminars on Buddhism and Western Philosophy as part of Dharma Night at the LBC. Details below. Hope you can join us!The Good, the Beautiful and the True: Buddhism and Western Philosophy21 November to 12 December - Monday evenings 715-945pm - London Buddhist CentreA series of four seminars exploring how western philosophy can illuminate Buddhist practice.Week 1 - The Nature of Reality. Short general introduction based on Plato's allegory of the cave…See More

There was a great concert at the London Buddhist Arts Centre on Saturday night, in aid of the fundraising appeal for Vajrasana retreat centre. I've just uploaded some photos - see below. The artists featured in the concert were: James Alaska and Tom Mudd on 'Electronics' and Andy Cobb on solo grand piano. James, who is a mitra at the LBC, creates intricate and subtle textural noise by abstracting and obfuscating fragments from discarded vinyl, tape and field recordings. Andy, who is also…See More

Please consider donating to support Subhuti, the LBC's President - you can do so swiftly and securely here: www.justgiving.com/supportingsubhutiI feel personally extraordinarily grateful for all that Subhuti has done for the LBC and for the movement as a whole. He has had a huge and positive impact on my own life and on so many people's lives. He was Chairman of the LBC during the original building project and played a…See More