The Daily Dharma

Can you imagine a version of yourself without the pain? Sometimes, transcending the pain comes from transforming it, within ourselves.

Like a lantern in the darkness, right understanding, when absorbed and appreciated, can help one find their way.

In this episode, we talk about two Zen Buddhist stories that explore the theme of looking deeper, beyond the surface, of a situation or state. 

In this light-hearted episode, we usher in a little light into our lives with two humorous Zen stories.

In this episode, we explore how humility is a beautiful path towards wisdom. Through humility, we can see our truth and, discover a better way to live.

Why is silence such an important part of Zen Buddhism? We read two stories that explore the theme of silence and its role in leading a spiritual life.

No matter how masterful we become, life always finds a way to surprise us and teach us something new. In this episode, we unravel two Zen Buddhist stories about being in unfamiliar territory and how to process our discomfort.

In this episode, we go through two Zen Buddhist stories that showcase how our perspectives can drastically change and evolve with time.

In this episode, we look at two stories that highlight the importance of patiently and carefully assessing the situation before we respond to it.

In this episode, we look at Buddhist stories that explore the two different yet equally important sides of being Zen.