Two Sides of Being Zen

<p>In this episode, we reflect on how brief life really is and how this realization can make us truly appreciate and immerse ourselves in the present moment.</p><p>Thoughts or questions? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.</p> 

<p>In this episode, we reflect on why patience is a quality that comes from the wisdom of knowing that everything has its own rhythm and its own time.</p><p><em>Apologies for the audio quality of this episode. </em></p><p>Questions or thoughts you&apos;d like to share? Email me a ... Show More

<p>Sometimes, everything feels like too much. We feel empty, tired and exhausted. We reflect on how we can accept our disillusionment and how to heal it.</p><p>Questions or thoughts? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.</p> 

In this episode, I will talk about "The First Meditation" a story about an experience that Siddhartha (the Buddha) had when he was 9 years old. I believe this experience shaped his understanding of the importance of experiential vs intellectual understanding and I believe there a ... Show More

<p>Zen is a form of Buddhism. It originated in China, when Buddhism spread from India to China and was strongly influenced by Taoist philosophy. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Zen literally means “meditation”. Zazen or “seated meditation” is the primary practice of the Zen Buddhist traditio ... Show More

<p>In this, the first of a two part review, we explore the topic of "the paths" - that is to say, the paths in life which we tread on a spiritual front.</p> 

<p>In this episode, we continue exploring the rich spiritual tradition of Buddhism through one of its most profound and important schools - Chan/Zen. We dive into the history and development of the school, as well as its characteristic teachings about meditation, koans, liberatio ... Show More

Brandon and Dalien discuss the ancient philosophy of Taoism, as well as multiple synchronicities surrounding the topic that occurred on the day this episode was recorded. They also share an excerpt from Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Ponzi joins the show to discuss why you should expect thi ... Show More

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Zen. It's often thought of as a form of Buddhism that emphasises the practice of meditation over any particular set of beliefs. In fact Zen belongs to a particular intellectual tradition within Buddhism that took root in China in the 6th century AD ... Show More

In this episode, I share my experience of an answered dua i made during Tahajjud and share some insight into the prayer itself. 

On this episode of the podcast, we learn about the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his Heisenberg-esque transformation into Buddha. We learn how Buddha left a lifestyle of being fed grapes and being fanned with palm leaves to pursue a life of celibacy, starvation, and sleep depriv ... Show More

In this podcast episode, I will discuss the koan about the great meaning of the Buddha's teaching. I will also discuss some thoughts about the Buddhist approach of theism vs non-theism and how leaves us with nowhere to hide and nothing to hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv ... Show More

Le bouddhisme fait partie de ces traditions orientales qui se sont largement diffusées en occident à partir de la fin des années 1970 sous des formes diverses. On le compare fréquemment avec le christianisme avec lequel il aurait de nombreuses similitudes. Jésus et Bouddha partag ... Show More