The Daily Dharma

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.