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.
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Confused by Confucius? Daunted by Dante? Shook by Shakespeare? I know exactly how you feel - because that was me. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of diving into those classic books you feel like you should have read by now, but don’t know where to start, Crack The Book is for you. I’m your host, Cheryl. I stumbled upon a list of classic books and realized how much I’d missed. I wanted to understand these stories and ideas and didn’t know where to start. But I was tired of feel ...
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Writer, poet, philosopher and above all a humanist.
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This is a podcast explaining various Buddhist teachings and topics. It is designed for people of all religious backgrounds to understand and enjoy while maintaining the core lessons of Buddhism. It was started as a source for understanding some of the more complex and often misunderstood Buddhist teachings in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.
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Sacred Chants strives to bring lesser-known Mantras from the Vedas and other Indian scriptures into our century; Vivek ji has developed vocal tunes for these mantras, and he recites these ancient potent mind-calming Mantras.
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RKINA - Rissho Kosei-kai International of North America is an online Dharma Center and the North American office of Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhism from Japan. We are a Sangha of lay believers, turning everyday life into Buddhist practice. By studying basic buddhist concepts and the Threefold Lotus Sutra, we cultivate our hearts and mind, practicing the bodhisattva way to bring peace to our families, communities, countries, and to the world. Please check our local Dharma Center listing at www.rkin ...
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The Monster Inside of You. Week 7: The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Dhammapada
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25:56I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. This week I tackled the Epic of Gilgamesh and also The Dhammapada. Gilgamesh was written in approximately 2000 BC, the oldest known story in the world, and is about 1500 years older than anything I’ve read to date. The Dhammapada is the oldest writi…
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I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. Ted listed SIX Greek dramas for this week: Bacchae (Euripides), Lysistrata (Aristophanes), Agamemnon (Aeschylus), and the three Theban plays from Sophocles, Oedipus the King, Oedipus in Colonus and Antigone. We discuss how to read drama in general. …
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In this episode, we talk about how we can learn to mend the brokenness within ourselves and others, step by step.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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How to Weigh a Heart. Week 8: The Egyptian Book of the Dead
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30:39I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. This week’s reading was the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Somehow I did not get Ted’s recommended translation by Susan Hollis. Instead, I had the gigantic and very, very beautiful reproduction of the complete Papyrus of Ani. This edition had a huge inf…
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In this episode, we talk about how we can cultivate and develop an inner sense of unwavering peace.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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In this episode, we talk about how easy it is to feel frustrated and confused by our lives, and why its valuable to turn towards our heart as a compass on how to keep moving forward.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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Are You a Lover or a Fighter? Week 6: Plato and Herodotus
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38:15I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. An interesting combination this week. Ted Gioia, the creator of my reading list, called it “Love and War,” but it felt like a lot more than that. And last week, I called it a hodgepodge, but I can admit I was wrong. Plato’s Symposium is the third of…
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In this episode, we talk about how loud life feels - due to inner thoughts and outer phenomenon - and how we can work towards finding the silence and deep stillness we desperately seek.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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To Be a Friend, Read Aristotle. Week 5: Nicomachaen Ethics and Poetics.
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33:18I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. Ethics is the most challenging reading I’ve done, possibly ever. I’m not sure if it’s because I am out of the habit of reading deeply, or my attention span rivals a gnat’s, or if this text is actually that hard, but I pushed through. After reading a…
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In this episode, we talk about the gentle process by which we can adapt to difficult, sometimes shocking change, in our lives and in the world around us.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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Finding a Way with Confucius. Week 4: The Analects
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21:11Confucius’ Analects was my reading this week, accompanied by Chinese traditional music and art. I’ll probably be better off for having read it... First, The Analects is a lot like the book of Proverbs in the Bible: aphorism after aphorism, with very little narrative and not much to connect each paragraph. It was truly like drinking from a firehose.…
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In this episode, we talk about how difficult it is to deal with unexpected change in our lives and how we can learn to process it in healthy, self-empowering ways.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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What is the Odyssey Really About? Week 3: The Odyssey
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33:58I'm reading Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. We continue with the Odyssey this week. I'm joined this week by my son Jack Drury. Jack is pursuing a Masters in Classics at the University of Chicago, so we are on familiar ground for him here. I'm a beginner at reading the classics, but I've decided to just "crack …
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In this episode, we talk about how it can be very difficult to walk in the light within the landscape of an ever-changing world, and why we should continue to seek out the light despite the darkness.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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Why You MUST Read Homer--and How to Get Started. Week 2: The Odyssey
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28:26I'm reading Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. Week 2 starts with Greek Poetry, and then we start Homer and The Odyssey. What a great week! I'm a beginner at reading the classics, but I've decided to just "crack the book" and get started. Here are a few of my key take-aways from this week: The surviving Greek Lyr…
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When every day is full of challenges involving other people, how do we cope and process it? In this episode, we reflect on what it means to endure, and even develop compassion to others, despite the adversities we face.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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A Year of Reading Classics, Week 1: Plato
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31:44I'm reading Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics. We start with Plato! The Last Days of Socrates and excerpts from The Republic. I'm a beginner at reading the classics, but I've decided to just "crack the book" and get started. Here are a few of my key take-aways from Plato: Human nature just doesn’t change. Socrate…
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In this episode, we reflect on the difference between chasing a goal and learning to appreciate the path we are on.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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In this episode, we reflect on the rhythm of life and why we need to trust and respect the timing of our journeys.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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A NEW ADVENTURE. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of diving into those classic books you feel like you should have read by now, but don’t know where to start, Crack The Book is for you. I’m your host, Cheryl. I stumbled upon a list of classic books and realized how much I’d missed. I wanted to understand these stories and ideas and di…
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In this episode, we explore why we feel lonely and how, instead, we can turn towards connectedness.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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How To Buy A Boat (And Why You Need A Broker) [REPLAY]
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34:03While we take a little break, enjoy this episode from last year. We interviewed our boat broker Michal Bach and learned a lot. If you enjoyed this interview, check out some of our other guests: JB Turner on August 6, 2024, Kate Seremeth on September 10, 2024, and Ali Hasell on November 26, 2024. Buying a boat is easier said than done. And finding t…
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In this episode, we reflect on the importance of slowing down and truly savoring every moment.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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The Secrets of Cooking on a Private Yacht with Vanessa Verster [REPLAY]
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34:52While we take a little break, enjoy this episode from last year with our chef Vanessa! And if you enjoyed this episode, she also shares life at a charter yacht show. Check out that episode from November 19, 2024. Are you feeling hungry? You will be after listening to this episode! Vanessa Verster, our chef on board our sailboat, Abide (and Roland’s…
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In this episode, we reflect on the connectedness of all beings, and why it's important to keep our hearts open.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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Our Intrepid Captain’s Story: Part 1 [REPLAY]
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31:28While we take a little break, enjoy this episode from last year. And to continue to part 2, check out the episode from July 2, 2024. We love a challenge. And this story is all about jumping in head first. In episode one I uncovered the story of how our adventure began, from the first time Bill and I went sailing, to coming to own a 136-foot sailboa…
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In this episode, we talk about the push and pull of life, and how to accept hardship and change with greater peace.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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A New Adventure - What’s Next For The Podcast…
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9:15I’m making some changes to Adventure On Deck. Over the past year, this podcast has been a space to share stories of adventure, discovery, and our life aboard Abide. And I thank you so much for being a part of this with me. But as all great stories must, this chapter has come to a natural close, now that we’ve told the refit story. During our advent…
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In this episode, we talk about how we can face moments of brokenness within ourselves and the world, and approach them with acceptance and compassion.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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In this episode, we explore how we can keep hope alive, when we feel as though the world around us is dying.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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In this episode, we reflect on how being adaptable to life's constant changes can help us face our daily anxieties.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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5 Lessons From The Odyssey For Modern-Day Adventurers
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20:08Have you ever read a book that feels like it was written for the exact moment you’re living? That’s how I felt when I read Homer’s Odyssey during our last trip to St. Thomas this year. The story of the epic, 20-year journey home has stuck with me, and I couldn’t help but see the parallels to our adventures aboard Abide. That’s why in this episode, …
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In this episode, we reflect on how the mind often operates like a mirror, distorting or bringing clarity to our lives, depending on its state.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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Our Best and Worst Moments of 2024 - And Goal Setting for 2025
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22:27Happy New Year, Adventurers! What went well in 2024 for you and what went not so well? This week, I’m joined by my husband, Bill, as we reflect on the highs and lows of 2024 and look ahead to what’s in store for 2025. We’re playing a little game of ‘Good Thing, Bad Thing’ - a game we loved to play with our kids around the dinner table to get everyo…
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In this episode, we reflect on what anger really is and how gratitude can help us heal it.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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In this episode, we reflect on what it means to truly be absorbed in the present.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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'Twas The Day After Christmas On The High Seas…
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6:17In this special holiday episode, I’ve put something together for you that will surely get you in the Christmas spirit! I’m putting my own spin on Clement Moore’s classic, ‘The Night Before Christmas’, inspired by life aboard Abide with our family and crew (and a familiar face that shows up). Curl up with a cup of hot chocolate (or your favorite hol…
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In this episode, we contemplate how we can usher in moments of peace in our busy, often stressful lives.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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Our 3 Must-Try Holiday Drinks to Impress Your Guests
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29:25When we host guests aboard Adibe, one thing we love to do is prepare cocktails. And now that the holiday season is upon us, what better way to celebrate than by sharing our top three drinks we love to share? If you’re planning on hosting a party, or looking for some inspiration, this episode will make it a little easier for you to make things memor…
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In this episode, we reflect on why it's important to be aware of the impact our words have on ourselves, including our outlook in life.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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The 2 Best Ways to Unlock the Secrets of Your Next Destination
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29:40When you're planning a trip, how do you make sure you see everything you want to without missing out on the best-kept secrets a destination has to offer? Whether you’re traveling by boat or not, when planning your next vacation, you want to try to fit everything in. But it’s not always that easy, and can be overwhelming when you’re visiting a new p…
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In this episode, we reflect on the nature of being irritated - why we get irritated in the first place and how we can manage this feeling in a peaceful way.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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In this episode, we reflect on what anxiety is and how we can better make peace with it.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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As fall 2024 wraps up, it’s time to reflect on what’s been a busy season for us and for Abide. This has been an exciting few months for us and we don’t want you to miss any of it! Roland joins me in this episode as we go over some of the top trips that we’ve taken Abide on throughout fall to cap things off before she goes back to the boat yard. We’…
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Taking On America’s 6000-Mile ‘Great Loop’ with Ali Hasell
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39:05Ever wondered what it’s like to spend an entire year on a boat, navigating 6000 miles of waterways? This week, we’re joined by Ali Hasell, who - along with her husband Duncan and their dog Tito - is taking on America’s Great Loop. In this episode, Ali gives as a look into the incredible journey that she and a community of ‘loopers’ go on to achieve…
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In this episode, we talk about how we can make peace with the multitude of feelings, moods and thoughts that pass through our mind every day.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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As Abide arrives at St. Thomas for the USVI Charter Yacht Show, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes into preparing a yacht for brokers, clients and customers. In this episode, I’m joined again by our chef, Vanessa Verster, who’s had her hands full for the last couple of months with everything from crafting menus to styling a Japanese…
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In this episode, we reflect on why it's difficult to make peace with a difficult world and how we can slowly move towards accepting what we can and cannot change.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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60 Days At Sea - The Realities of Yacht Deliveries
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33:36Getting a yacht from one place to another isn’t as straightforward as you might think… In this episode, Roland and I dive into the ins and outs of yacht ‘deliveries’. We’re moving Abide to St. Thomas in preparation for a boat show (more on that in a later episode). We’re recording from Charleston, where we’re busy prepping Abide to ensure she arriv…
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In this episode, we talk about how we can begin to find a sense of safety again when we feel as though the whole world is closing in on us.By Daily Dharma Podcast
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