Podcast

The Daily Dharma

Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality

Welcome to the Daily Dharma, a podcast where we draw inspiration from Buddhist philosophy on how to fix and better our lives. Join us as we dig through the archives of Buddhist texts, great teachers and real life to grab an extra hit of wisdom to lift us up from the daily grind and find much-needed peace.

Buddhism chart
#11
Episodes
294
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
12 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

294 episodes, newest first

  1. On Compassionate Detachment

    Season 1, Episode 295

    Show notes

    It can be difficult to care so deeply to the point of feeling frustrated and burned out. In this episode, we talk about developing compassionate detachment and what it means to apply this in our daily lives.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    16 min
  2. The Power of Encouragement | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 294

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on why encouragement is crucial to inner growth and transformation.

    Thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    Thank you for being here. Take care and be well.

    12 min
  3. The Sweetness of Life | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 293

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on how we can find the sweetness within our life, even when we are facing challenges and struggles.

    Thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

    Take care and be well!

    12 min
  4. Special Episode - The Little Cat Full of Hope

    Season 1, Episode 292

    Show notes

    In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving, I created a little fable inspired by my dear cat Ashes, for whom I am deeply grateful for. She has taught me so much about life and her purring has been heard on the podcast many times. I hope you enjoy this special episode and it warms your heart during this fall season.

    Do you have any stories about your pets that you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear them.

    Take care and be well! New episode coming on Sunday.

    11 min
  5. Harmony in a Divided World | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 291

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on what it means to seek harmony in what often feels like a very divided world.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    Thank you for being here. May you be well, safe and peaceful.

    12 min
  6. Facing an Uncertain Future | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 290

    Show notes

    Anxiety about the future is normal. But the question remains - how do we face it with wisdom? We reflect on this during today's episode.

    My set-up has changed but I hope the audio remains ok! If you have feedback about my audio or the podcast in general, please let me know - email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

    Thank you for being here. May you be well, happy and peaceful.

    12 min
  7. Cultivating a Generous Heart | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 289

    Show notes

    In this episode, we talk about why cultivating a generous heart is deeply beneficial to ourselves. Have any thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    Apologies again for a late upload. I will be switching the upload schedule to make sure our next episode will be up on Sunday this week. Thank you to everyone for being here. Take care and be well.

    13 min
  8. The Power of Presence | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 288

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on why the act of simply being present for another person or ourselves, is a deeply powerful and moving spiritual experience.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    Apologies for a late upload - take care and be well everyone!

    11 min
  9. Wisdom Through Community | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 287

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on how spiritual practice often evolves due to and not despite of, the natural community we are in.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear them. Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

    Take care and be well.

    12 min
  10. The Challenge of Being Present | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 286

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on why it's so hard to simply be present, and what it means to finally be able to do so.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    13 min
  11. Acceptance Takes Time | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 285

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on why time is often an important element of development acceptance, in ourselves and with other people.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear from you. Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

    12 min
  12. The Ebbs and Flows of Life | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 284

    Show notes

    In this episode, we talk about how we can weather the ebbs and flows of life, especially when the changes are hard and unexpected.

    Thoughts, questions or having issues with audio? I would be happy to help you. Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

    13 min
  13. Reframing Our Identity | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 283

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on what it means to reframe our identity and what it looks like in practice.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    12 min
  14. Lighting the Path | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 282

    Show notes

    In today's episode, we reflect on what it means to light up the path - for ourselves and those around us.

    Thoughts and questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    Apologies for this week's late upload - thank you for being here! Next week will resume regular upload on Sunday.

    13 min
  15. The Right Lesson | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 281

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on what it means to grasp the right lesson - the big picture insight on life's challenging situations.

    Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    13 min
  16. The Other Side | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 280

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on the importance of looking at the present from the other side.

    Apologies for the late upload and scratchy voice due to the sore throat! Thank you to everyone who listens in and writes in - if you have any episode requests, thoughts or questions you would like to share, please email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

    11 min
  17. Our Silent Protections | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 279

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on how small moments of love and care from others and ourselves serve as a form of silent protection throughout our lives.

    Thank you to everyone who has written in - I truly appreciate it! If you have any episode requests, thoughts or questions you would like to share, please email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    13 min
  18. A Moment of Lightness | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 278

    Show notes

    In this episode, we talk about the importance of having moments of lightness and humor, especially when we are struggling.

    Thank you to everyone who tuned into Wednesday's special episode! If you have any requests, questions or thoughts you would like to share, email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.

    12 min
  19. Listener Episode - Reflecting on Chronic Illness | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 277

    Show notes

    Today's special episode reflects on chronic illness through the lens of an original story about a mighty tree. Thank you to Wendy for requesting this episode. This one is for you, and for everyone who is facing chronic illness, supporting a loved one through chronic illness or contemplating it in their life.

    We will be back with a new episode this Sunday. Wishing you a beautiful, safe and joyful week ahead.

    14 min
  20. Lifting Your Burdens | The Daily Dharma

    Season 1, Episode 276

    Show notes

    In this episode, we reflect on how we can learn to acknowledge and lift our inner burdens, little by little.

    This Wednesday, there will also be a special episode reflecting on the topic of chronic illness, dedicated to podcast listener Wendy. Thank you for suggesting this topic for the podcast, Wendy!

    If you have any episode requests or questions you would like to share, email me any time at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you. Thank you so much to everyone who has written in!

    14 min

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