Author Richard Winter recently appeared on The Big Sit podcast, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Yogaratna about the inspiration behind his book, How to BE the Change We Need: Meditation and Politics. During the interview, Winter delved into the role of meditation in fostering values like truth, responsibility, honesty, and trust in both personal and political spheres. He shared insights on how mindfulness can transform habits and behaviours, encouraging individuals to embody the changes they wish to see in the world. Listen to the full discussion here.

How to BE the Change We Need addresses the gap between political ideals and actions, offering readers practical tools to cultivate greater awareness and sensitivity. Drawing on Buddhist philosophical teachings, the book provides meditation techniques that are accessible to people of all faiths—or none—encouraging a more reflective approach to navigating today’s political landscape.

Richard Winter, a former professor of education at Anglia Ruskin University has spent decades researching creative and reflective practices for professionals. With over 20 years of meditation practice at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, he now teaches at Cambridge University of the Third Age, sharing his profound insights into mindfulness and human connection.