Suryacitta (The Happy Buddha)

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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Reviews

Nicole "Nikki" Ocean

Apr 2, 2026

This, to me, is one of the MOST important practices that I have come across on here. Thanks so much for creating this and for sharing your wisdom Happy Buddha!

Manon

Mar 27, 2026

Absolutely loved this course and will come back to it again.

Sheila

Mar 1, 2026

Excellent lesson for me. Showed me how I could’drop the racquet’ of the story I am telling myself. I relate it to a story that I have been telling myself about an incident that happened in a small seniors community where I live. I just ‘dropped my raquet’ ! What a great lesson to carry forward in my life. 🩷

Lyda

Feb 23, 2026

Thank you teacher for enhancing my mindfulness this morn!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❗️

Suzanne Clarke

Feb 20, 2026

Oh my goodness, my new intention set for the day “I will put down my second dagger.” You’ve really helped put things in perspective. I love this, thank you so much! ✨💚

Alice

Feb 8, 2026

I love discovering older meditations of yours. This one reminds me so much of Cynthia Bourgealt’s welcoming practice. Perfect for waking up or anytime of day 🙏🩷🙏💜🙏🩷🙏💜🙏🩷🙏💜

Quinn brant

Jan 28, 2026

Seemingly simple, yet so profound. I've been a meditator for years, and am a proponent of therapy, yet this dove right into the heart of the matter. What a unique and healing take.

Jan

Jan 27, 2026

Such a thought-ful teachiing.Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me! Your words open my heart and life to understanding its meaning & purpose! 🙏

Rosie

Jan 26, 2026

Very interesting, I will start noticing that second dagger, thank you 💜

Emily

Jan 22, 2026

What a unique meditation, loved it! I will definitely repeat.

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