Suryacitta (The Happy Buddha)
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Suryacitta is an ordained Buddhist and is the author of five books on Mindfulness and compassion. He is known for his no-nonsense, down to earth approach and brings humour to what is often a serious subject. He runs retreats and courses in the UK, Europe and Australia. He has appeared on BBC TV and BBC Radio doing programmes on mindfulness and stress and for many years doing the thought for the day.
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Andrea JS
Oct 29, 2026
Thank you for this wonderful course. I will repeat it. It’s really helped me. I can’t really put it into words other than I’ve been seeking for some time and the thoughts have been dark but deep down I sort of had a knowing that the seeking was missing the mark somehow. I can’t really explain it but I really like the teaching on how language is all made up and words are only pointers and that beneath it all is pre-sense. Thank you so very much.
Julia B
Oct 20, 2026
Cherishing, doing my best not to attach. Deep gratitude 🙏🏼
Julia B
Oct 13, 2026
I awoke & felt it all... some pleasant, some not. Then, returned to my resting place & I do believe my body said 'thank you!'
Andie
Oct 12, 2026
Very good meditation about how the mind creates a narrative of the life event we inevitably experience and causes the suffering as a result.
Joy M
Oct 11, 2026
You gave me something to think about … identify the thought not with the thought/story. Thank you for this 🙏💫🌱
Barbara Farrell
Oct 10, 2026
When you spoke of a disciplined mind, I felt a sense of personal shame. I paused to write a question in reaction... Something along the lines of the difference between a disciplined mind and a punitive mind. Then it dawned on me that is exactly what you are trying to describe.
Linda
Oct 7, 2026
Hello. This was very helpful. Truly & deeply. Thank you sincerely. You mentioned here that you’d answer questions. I’m have one. 🤎 I will figure out how to contact you 🤞🏼 Well, I had a challenging day yesterday trying to take care of sick dog. I would notice the thoughts - but I couldn’t get the place I go when I listen here. Is this a learning curve? Any advice? I appreciate your time. I deeply thank you.
Linda
Oct 2, 2026
Thank you for this. I have been using your words as prompts for myself and it’s been very effective. “Thinking” followed with “What is this?” I’m so grateful for teaching. 🤎
Tatyana S
Sep 30, 2026
Amazing course about being present ! Much love and gratitude ❤️🙏❤️
Linda
Sep 27, 2026
What an interesting way to get out of my head and into/with my heart/intuitive self. Wow!!!
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