The Daily Dharma

Latest Episodes:

Ultimate Reality Jul 03, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about the difference between personal reality and ultimate reality, and how gaining perspective on ultimate reality can reduce our own personal suffering.

A Single Thought Jun 26, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about how a single thought can change your day, your year and even your whole life and that of those around you.

Awakening Today Jun 19, 2023

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Where will we find our path? In this episode, we talk about how we can experience awakening today, right now, where we are, instead of a distant future in a different place.

Climbing Upwards Jun 13, 2023

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What happens when life hits you hard and you're in a dark hole? That's when it's time to climb upwards. In this episode, we talk about a Dharma story on how and why this happens and what to do about it.

The Love of Lifetimes Jun 05, 2023

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What does it mean to have a love that spans many lifetimes? We read a Zen story that explores what unconditional love truly is, in this life and the next.

Returning to Your Foundation May 29, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about a story of a nun who cooks the meals at her monastery and how making red bean porridge lead to greater spiritual insights on what it means to return to your foundation.

Transforming Pain May 23, 2023

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

Lighting the Way May 15, 2023

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

Looking Deeper Within May 10, 2023

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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.

The Humor of Zen Wisdom May 01, 2023

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