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Welcome to the first episode of the re-launch of my podcast, now called "Turning" (although still under an Everyday Buddhism subhead). In this first episode, "Why Turning" I explain a bit about how "Everyday Buddhism" shifted into "Turning." I'm still Wendy Haylett and I'm still talking to you about Buddhism, but also about a personal transformation in my spiritual journey. You'll hear what can happen if you "keep going", a mantra from my teacher, Rev. Koyo Kubose that you've heard me talk about many times in this podcast. You'll hear what happens when you allow yourself to sit in the the questions and to live in the mystery and gradual revelation of what life is. All of this is part of journey I find myself on. I invite you to come along and explore with me as I take the first steps into my new transformed reality while looking back to see how I got here. I hope you join me on this road and explore the turning with me. Check out my Substack for the posts from the serial book, Living Life As It Is and the podcast, Words From My Teachers: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/ If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/donate-keep-the-content-fresh-and-inspired DONATE QR CODE: Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
In today's episode, we talk about the importance of taking a different perspective - changing the story - in order to experience growth in how we see others and the world around us.Stories, questions, thoughts or episode suggestions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.---This episode is a re-upload of last Sunday's episode due to a technical issue! Hoping that this upload will go more smoothly than the last. Thank you everyone.
In this episode, we talk about why our needs are always shifting and why it's important to stay open to the process of change. Stories, thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you!
Hello everyone! For this week, we have a special treat - a listener story, submitted by Sarah. Thank you Sarah for sharing this beautiful, real-life story with me and our podcast community! I truly enjoyed reading this story and feel grateful to share it with everyone.
In this episode, we will be reflecting on what we're carrying with us, whether it's the past, present or future, and how we can decide what to do with these elements every day.Questions, stories or thoughts you would like to share? Email me any time at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we reflect on the shadow self - what it is, and why it's important to accept as a part of our greater self.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we reflect on the deeper impact of how our perspective on other people affects how we view ourselves.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we reflect on the pivotal importance of rest, and how rest is what enables us to listen, learn and develop spiritually.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 - take care and be well!
In this episode, we reflect on how the nature of things can help put into perspective the patterns of behavior we observe in others.Apologies for the late upload and thank you for bearing with the audio of the two travelling episodes!Questions or thoughts? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.
Today, we talk about the unexpected joy of finding community in unlikely places as well as the importance of appreciating the community we have.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we talk about how life feels when our sense of spirit is missing and the simple ways in which we can connect and strengthen our inner spirit every day.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.Thank you for joining me - take care and be well!
In today's episode, we talk about how we can move from rumination to realization, when reflecting on the painful experiences we've had in the past.Thoughts or questions 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!
In this episode, we talk about what it means to be stuck and how we can gradually, slowly and gently, become unstuck, opening the way towards healing and growth.Thank you for being here. If you have any questions or thoughts you would like to share, please email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you. Take care and be well!
In this episode, we reflect on why our desires cause us harm and how we can shift them to develop a healthier understanding and relationship to our inner desires.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com
In today's episode, we reflect on how we become entangled in cycles of shame and punishment, and how we can heal from them through gratitude and generosity.I've also added in a new intro - if you have any feedback, thoughts or questions you would like to share, email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.comI would love to hear from you! Thank you for being here.
In this episode, we reflect on how the mind is the center of a greater ecosystem of our thoughts, feelings, conversations and media consumption, and how we can gently change our ecosystem to be more nurturing, healing and loving.Apologies on the background noise. Hoping it doesn't take too much away from the listening experience. Thank you for being here.Questions or thoughts? I would love to hear from you. Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com
When it feels like tragedy is escalating, it becomes hard to escape despair. Today, I share my own inner reflection on processing world events and why it still feels powerful to hold onto hope and the dream of peace for all.Apologies as well, for my voice - I am recovering from a small sore throat, but it will likely clear up soon!Thoughts and questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com Thank you for being here and wishing you a peaceful week ahead.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to clear a path forward for ourselves, especially when life is particularly difficult and we find it hard to find acceptance and support from others. Thoughts or questions? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we explore how we can learn to be present with our own pain.Thoughts or questions you'd like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we focus on anger - why we often find our anger unmanageable and how to slowly use it as a way to grow into wiser, more capable people.Thoughts or questions you'd like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we talk about why compassion rather than frustration, is the best foundation for true inner change.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we talk about how we can face being mindful of the world - its good and particularly its bad, when searching for peace in our lives through mindfulness.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we talk about how we can keep our hope for ourselves and for humanity alive even when things feel dire.Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
Even though we feel that the truth is very far from us, it can be found in the ordinary, everyday moments of our normal lives. This is where the real growth happens.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we talk about the different ways in which we try to run away from ourselves and why ultimately, the path to deeper growth and peace, always begins by being right here.Thoughts or questions you'd like to share? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you.
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be living through chaos and how we can approach the experience of chaos with mindfulness.
In this episode, we talk about how we can learn to face failure and process it in a way that is kind and gentle to ourselves.Questions or thoughts you'd like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we talk about the different pathways that lead us to feeling worthless and how we can learn to feel worthful instead.
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to have rituals of grieving and how they help us to live our daily lives more fully.Thoughts or questions? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
In today's episode, we reflect on why we need to begin exactly where we are - not the person we want to be or the person we used to be.
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.Thoughts or questions? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
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.Questions or thoughts? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
Another solo podcast! This time it's about my Everyday Buddhism podcast journey and how I lost my "why." If you want to hear more about how important understanding what your why is, I talked about that in my second podcast episode, "Everyday Buddhism 2 - What is Your WHY?" The podcast has been such a meaningful space for me: A way to explore, connect, and grow with all my listeners. But more recently, I've noticed that the creative spark that once fueled these episodes has started to dim. I feel myself evolving and being drawn toward a wider, more spacious range of ideas and conversations than the current podcast focus or title really allows. Listen to hear more about my next steps in how I will explore ideas that expand my philosophical range. I plan to explore perennial philosophy, consciousness studies, mysticism, and contemplative traditions more broadly, Buddhism will still be part of the conversation, but not the only lens. Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community, a virtual sangha, and a subscription to my Everyday Buddhism Substack:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism Check out my Substack for ongoing chapter releases of my new serial book, Living Life As It Is and the podcast, Words From My Teachers: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/ If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism Support the podcast and show your support through the purchase of Everyday Buddhism merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/everyday_buddhism NOTE: Free shipping on ALL (unlimited) items (Everyday Buddhism merch or gifts from other stores) if you join Zazzle Plus for $19.95/year: https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleplus
In this episode, we talk about how we can cultivate greater peace within ourselves when faced with deep inner pain.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of being present and open to the little moments of beauty, ever-present around us.
In this episode, we reflect on where we can find seeds of peace and cultivate them, no matter where we are in our lives.
In this episode, we talk about how the process of facing and understanding change, helps us to become more resilient when dealing with life's challenges.Thoughts, reflections or feelings you'd like to share? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com
It's been a long time since I've done a solo episode of this podcast and I've been getting requests for a bit more of those to include along with the guest episodes. And this episode is one of those. In this episode I reflect on the Fifth Realization from the sutra, The Eight Realizations of Great Beings. The Fifth Realization, as translated by Thich Nhat Hanh says: Ignorance is the cause of the endless rounds of birth and death. Bodhisattvas always listen to and learn from others so their understanding and skillful means can develop and so they can teach living beings and bring them great joy. My reflection includes a call for us not to try to "know" things but to listen. Plus, to try to help and serve others—and, ultimately, bring joy—by listening. If we don't feel or witness a lot of joy under the weight of the times, it's because there are so many of us talking and "knowing" what's right ... and not many of us listening. I end with a call to for us to help or offer positivity to at least one person every day ... to bring joy! Link (Amazon affiliate) to the book, The Eight Realizations of Great Beings by Brother Phap Hai: The Eight Realizations of Great Beings Links to the two-part episode about the Sutra on the Plum Village podcast, The Way Out is In: Part 1: https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-eight-realizations-of-great-beings-part-one-episode-82 Part 2: https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-eight-realizations-of-great-beings-part-two-episode-83 Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community, a virtual sangha, and a subscription to my Everyday Buddhism Substack:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism Check out my Substack for ongoing chapter releases of my new serial book, Living Life As It Is and the podcast, Words From My Teachers: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/ If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism Support the podcast and show your support through the purchase of Everyday Buddhism merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/everyday_buddhism NOTE: Free shipping on ALL (unlimited) items (Everyday Buddhism merch or gifts from other stores) if you join Zazzle Plus for $19.95/year: https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleplus
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be profoundly lost, and how we can find ourselves again, when this happens.
In this episode, we reflect on what an immovable mind is and how we can learn to cultivate it, step-by-step.
In this episode, we reflect on stillness - why it's so hard to find in daily life and yet, why it's deeply worth pursuing and developing on our path.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to really appreciate today and why, we should never forget, that life is truly unpredictable.Have thoughts you would like to share? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear your feedback, your stories and your recommendations on books for the podcast.
It's a pleasure to share a conversation with Ani Lodro Palmo, an ordained Tibetan Buddhist nun and Director of the Vajra Vidya Monastery in Crestone, Colorado; and a spiritual teacher and author with more than three decades of monastic experience. Ani has devoted her life to spiritual practice and shares her understanding of the Dharma as an author of the books, All That Appears & Exists: The Buddha's Teachings to Awaken the Heart and Turn Suffering Into Joy and her most recent, The End of Suffering: Finding Love, Self-Compassion, and Awakening in a Chaotic World. As a recognized teacher of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Ani Lodro's insights are deeply rooted in the unbroken lineage of Buddhist wisdom, through the Karma Kagyu lineage of The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Although Ani has decades of monastic experience within Tibetan Buddhism, she teaches how the frustrations and dissatisfaction of our everyday lives can be understood and transcended through wisdom and compassion. She writes and speaks in an accessible way, with the gentle encouragement of a friend that is helpful to both new seekers and seasoned practitioners alike. Her teachings are available through retreats, online sessions, and publications. In the conversation we talked about a wide range things, including: How we tend to misunderstanding what suffering is. Gurus and reincarnation as a part of Tibetan Buddhism, but not a necessary part. The Four Noble Truths as a path to awakening. Taking the mystique from karma, as Ani writes: "transforming [it] from an enigmatic doctrine into a practical guide for conscious existence…. rooted in intention and behavior." Her teaching of the "7 Simple Truths to End Suffering": (1) Thoughts are nothing, they are no things; (2) Labels and thoughts create our reality; (3) When we look for our thoughts, they aren't there; (4) Your beliefs are not truth; (5) Dropping attachments is the fastest way to end suffering; (6)You can't focus on helping others and be miserable at the same time; (7) You don't need your mind (as much as you think). ... And much more. I know you will enjoy Ani Lodro's easy and relatable style of teaching and be inspired by what she has to say. Learn more about Ani Lodro Palmo: https://www.anilodroretreats.com/ Vajra Vidya Monsastery: https://vajravidya.com/ Buy her books The End of Suffering: The End of Suffering All That Appears & Exists: All That Appears & Exists Journey Into Peace: Timeless Tales of Zen Buddhism: Journey Into Peace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anilodroretreats Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community, a virtual sangha, and a subscription to my Everyday Buddhism Substack:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism Check out my Substack for ongoing chapter releases of my new serial book, Living Life As It Is and the podcast, Words From My Teachers: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/ If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism Support the podcast and show your support through the purchase of Everyday Buddhism merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/everyday_buddhism NOTE: Free shipping on ALL (unlimited) items (Everyday Buddhism merch or gifts from other stores) if you join Zazzle Plus for $19.95/year: https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleplus