Podcast
The Daily Dharma
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
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16 min
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.
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12 min
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.
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12 min
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!
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11 min
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.
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12 min
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.
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12 min
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.
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13 min
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.
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11 min
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!
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12 min
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.
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13 min
The Challenge of Being Present | The Daily Dharma
Season 1, Episode 286
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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.
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12 min
Acceptance Takes Time | The Daily Dharma
Season 1, Episode 285
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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
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13 min
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
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12 min
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.
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13 min
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.
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13 min
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.
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11 min
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
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13 min
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.
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12 min
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.
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14 min
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.
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14 min
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!
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