A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Breathe Your Way to Awakening"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Being Your Own Ajaan"

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

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Metta as a Serious Practice"

Rev. Valeria Allison shares some thoughts about Kanzeon Bodhisattva. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday August 9, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZzBtPX4hI-M Twitter/X: @shastaabbey Contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Cornered Through Samvega"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Build Your Raft Well"

Send us Fan Mail How we arrange our outer world can have a surprising effect on our inner state. In this episode, I talk about how creating an environment of stability, simplicity, and respect for objects can help us meet a difficult world with more confidence and strength. I share four simple ways to work with our environment: creating a ritual, caring for our space, wearing clothes that feel good to us, and eating food that nourishes us. Highlights: Why working with our environment influenc...

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "When Your Energy Is Down"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Don't Stop with Awareness Itself"

Vince Fakhoury Horn describes the insight meditation tradition as a chord in which concentration, mindfulness and heartfulness sound together, with concentration giving mindfulness its depth and heartfulness keeping the whole enterprise from turning dry and frightening.My teaching colleagues & I are leading a 10-day meditation retreat focusing on The Insight Chord. We’d love to see you there!💬 TranscriptVince Horn: Practically speaking, we’ve been focused on kind of three different forms of

People come to meditation for many different reasons, but the destination is often left unclear. What does this practice actually lead to?In this talk, Travis Hicks traces the arc of a deepening practice — from the small early benefits of slowing down and feeling a little more at ease, through the gradual clearing of the mind's clutter, to the flashes of insight that begin to change how we see reality.Using a few simple images — a dim light slowly brightening in a dark room, lightning flashes

In this episode, Shifu Shengchi asks the question: Will a truly enlightened being think that they are enlightened?Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui Shan Foundation (Australia) website: https://haihuishan.au 🪷 Official Dharma contents website: https://www.pure-land-buddhism.com

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "When a Loved One Has Died"

[This episode originally aired on November 8, 2023] One function of meditation practice is the quality of exposing and uncovering what's going on inside our thoughts and feelings • when we practice, the basic fundamental pattern that becomes obvious is how much our thinking revolves around our own needs and wants and desires • we look at what is there without judgment, without being embarrassed, without trying to prove anything • all of this provides ground...

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.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "The Path at Home"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Equanimity & Concentration"

In this brief reflection Mary shares some thoughts on contemplative practice and how it can ground us and offer us a foundation from which to move through the world with steadiness and peace. Recorded Sept. 28, 2026 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.

In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring Vow 9: Knowing Others’ Minds May we all recite the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and aspire to be reborn in His Land of Ultimate Bliss. 🪷🙏Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui Shan Foundation (Australia) website: https://haihuishan.au 🪷 Official Dharma contents website: https://www.pure-land-buddhism.com