The Daily Dharma

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 bl…

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 …

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 i…

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 s…

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 everyo…

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 b…

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 t…

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 …