The Daily Dharma

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.