The Daily Dharma

In this episode, we talk about a heartfelt letter where a young woman expresses her distress at having nothing in her life and the Buddhist approach to it.

Change is always possible. In this episode, we talk about how compassion shaped the course of someone's life and how we can apply the same principles to our own.

In this episode, we read a Zen Buddhist story called "Publishing the Sutras" on the importance of recognizing and following the unexpected teachings of life.

In this episode, we talk about how we can go about uncomplicating our lives by reflecting on a Zen Buddhist story by Nyogen Senzaki, called "The First Principle".

In this episode, we go over a Zen Buddhist story about overfilling a cup of tea. 

In life, we are often given multiple roles to play, in both our personal and professional life. But what is the one job that matters the most? Listen in to learn more.

In this episode, we talk about why judgement is first and foremost, burdensome to ourselves, and how we can practice non-judgement instead.

In this episode we walk through two Buddhist parables on how the past can be a burden to our present and why it's important to learn to let go.

What kind of hunger are you facing today and how can you address it? In this episode, we talk about different types of hunger and why we need to heal it within ourselves to achieve deeper spiritual growth.

In this episode, we talk about the Buddhist Tibetan Prayer and how it can help us come to terms with our death and those of loved ones.

Are we changing against ourselves or in alignment with who we are? In this episode, we look at the Buddhist take on New Year's resolutions through a delightful story from Sensei Alex Kakuyo.

No matter the moment, it will pass. 

The holidays are not a happy time for many. It can often bring up complex thoughts and feelings that are difficult to deal with. In this episode, we talk about how mindfulness can make the holiday blues more manageable and less stressful.

In this episode, we talk about setting new "day" resolutions instead of new years resolutions. In other words - how to focus on doing what can be done instead of achieving milestones that may or may not happen.

In this episode, we talk about how we can be mindful of the different stressors that may arise during this holiday season and how we can proactively face them.

In this episode, we explore what Enlightenment truly is and how it relates to our every day practice.

What is the agitated mind and why do we need to be aware of it? In this episode, we talk about the danger of neglecting the agitated mind and how we can redirect it in a positive way.

In this episode, we learn why being born as a human being is so rare and powerful and how we can truly appreciate our circumstances compared to other life forms.

In this episode we talk about what the "default" state of the mind is and what we can do to transition into a more meditative and relaxed state.

In this episode, we take inspiration from our furry friends on how to disconnect from our everyday thoughts and appreciate the beauty of the moment.

It's not just your body that needs guarding - it's your spirit. In this episode, we talk about the importance of protecting your spirit and how you can do this in your every day life.

The body can often be a source of pain and guilt. In this episode, we talk about how to process past, present and future pain around our bodies and choose healing.

For many of us, anger is a conditioned response to situations where things don't go to plan. In this episode, we explore how we can better analyze and understand our anger in the moment and release it, peacefully.

What is the ultimate refuge and how can we get there? In this episode, we talk about the Buddha's words on loving kindness in the Karaniya Metta Sutta and how it discusses the most powerful form of spiritual protection we can achieve.

It can be so difficult to decide how to end different things in our lives. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of this process and how to end things with compassion for ourselves and everyone involved.