The Daily Dharma

In this episode, we reflect on how desire and the pressure to desire things in life can negatively impact us and why it can be a deep relief to replace it with contentment and satisfaction instead.

Do you often feel guilty that you cannot directly help or support those who are suffering? In this episode, we talk about this emotion, what it indicates and why being empathetic towards others can be intrinsically empowering.

Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Being focused on our daily lives can make us feel like we're surrounded by a mental haze. We're so tired that all we can do is see three feet in front of us. In this episode, we talk about "Scottish Mists", a story from Ajahn Brahm's book "Don't Worry Be Grumpy" on how we can find a sense of direction when feeling lost in the mist of life...

How do we live in a world full of injustice without burning ourselves out? In this episode, we explore the challenge of needing to take care of ourselves as well as the communities around us and how to approach this situation with compassion towards ourselves.

Is our suffering 100% our own? In this episode, we explore how the blueprint given to us may very well be extending samsara and how we can instead, choose to opt-out, bit by bit.

Pain is more than just a sensation we want to avoid - it's a wake-up call, a sign of spiritual awakening. In this episode, we explore passages from Pema Chodron's book, " Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Forgiveness & Compassion" on what is the love that doesn't die and why it's the answer in the face of uncertainty and impermanence.

In this episode, we hear about a Buddhist folk tale around a little bird who couldn't be burnt in a raging forest fire, and the parallels it offers on how to deal with a world that feels like it's constantly in decline. How do we move forward without being consumed by dread? 

In this episode, we talk about the three spheres of influence (you, your personal network and beyond) and why we always need to start with ourselves when striving to be positive change makers in the world.

How do we generate light, hope and compassion within when we feel the world is falling apart around us? In this episode, we reflect on the Roe vs Wade overruling and how we can do our best to process our complex emotions, cultivate compassion and be the change the communities around us need.

In this episode, we talk about the deeper belief that leads to burnout in our educational, professional and social spheres and how we can dismantle it in order to experience joy and abundance instead.

When trying to be a good spiritual person, what is the right path forward? In this episode, we talk about the importance of asking yourself big questions and challenging yourself to create the right "recipe" for your own spiritual life.

In the wake of the Uvalde shootings, I searched for a Buddhist response to deeply saddening and upsetting tragedy. In this episode, we reflect upon the wisdom in Bikkhuni Ayya Dhammadipa's discussion of this question and why creating connection and compassion in society is the solution. You can also find a link to her video in our Linktree, found in the bio of our Instagram, @the.daily.dharma

Everyone has a "should-have" talk track in their minds. In this episode, we explore what they are and how we can slowly, with time and effort, be free of them.

Why is stigmatization so harmful and what is the value of creating space in your day to do "nothing"? Listen in and let's explore together.

Right understanding is all about grasping the big picture, the spiritual long-game of your life.

What's Right Effort all about? We discuss another rung of the Eight-Fold Path in this episode.

In this episode, we talk about Right Thought, a facet of the Noble Eight-Fold Path, and how it guides us towards joy.

What's standing in the way of our view, spiritually? In this episode, we navigate the myriad of reasons why our view of life can be crowded and how to unclutter it so we can feel happier.

Difficult people are everywhere. Here's a quick three step approach to help deal with them compassionately, accompanied by a great story from Ajahn Brahm.

What is right speech? As a facet of the Eight-Fold Path, it sometimes comes across as daunting and difficult to follow. In this episode, we dissect what right speech really means and how we can use words as a tool to create joy and preserve peace for ourselves and others.

Blaming is so ingrained in our culture, it feels natural to do so. But what does blame really accomplish? Whether it's towards yourself or others, blame is an action that festers negativity. In this episode, we talk about why blame is so easy to fall into and how to move away from this way of thinking.

What is happiness and how do we achieve it? In this episode, we take inspiration from a passage in the Dhammapada to help define the process by which we can generate happiness.

In this episode, we talk about how overwhelming tragedy can be and how to approach it in a way that will lead to greater wisdom and compassion.

Where can we find daily joy? Is joy even something we can truly access every day? In this episode, we talk about where we can find joy and how to identify mechanisms to unlock joy within our lives.

In this episode, we talk about how we can find a personal process to let go of our negative memories, emotions and thoughts. We also discuss why it's important to grow aware of all the expectations placed on us and learn to let go of them on a regular basis, to feel more calm, energized and happy in our lives.