Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Death Dhamma Podcast

Claim This Podcast

by Margaret Meloni

5.0(1 reviews)

186 episodes

Updated Weekly

Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors

Podcast Overview

Welcome to The Wisdom of Impermanence—a space to explore death, grief, and spiritual awakening through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and lived experience. This podcast invites you into intimate conversations about mortality, loss, and transformation. Each episode features authentic storytelling, interviews with spiritual teachers and grief experts, and contemplative insights drawn from Buddhist philosophy and personal experience. Whether you're navigating devastating loss, seeking to understand mortality more deeply, or ready to awaken to life's most universal truth, here is where you will find guidance, compassion, and wisdom. Discover how ancient Buddhist teachings illuminate modern grief. Learn from those who have transformed sorrow into spiritual practice. And join a growing community ready to embrace impermanence—not with resignation, but with courage, understanding, and awakening. Listen in. Show up. Transform.

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

6/12/2021

Visit Website View on Apple Podcasts RSS Feed

1 verified contact email on file for Death Dhamma Podcast

Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.

See contact details

Recent Episodes

July 6, 2026

The Hidden Benefits of Aging: What Gets Better with Time

<div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: solid #E5E7EB 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E5E7EB .25pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in; background: white; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in;"> <p style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #E5E7EB .25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; margin: 15.0pt 0in 15.0pt .25in;"> · Today, we are joined by the incomparable Dr. Kerry Burnight, a leading gerontologist and author of the New York Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWK2QDML?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback">Joy Span: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half.</a> We delve into the nuanced journey of aging, exploring the intersection of growth, connection, adaptation, and the power of giving. Dr. Kerry shares her extensive experience from her decades at the University of California, Irvine, where she has not only taught geriatric medicine but also pioneered groundbreaking work in elder abuse prevention. <p style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #E5E7EB .25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 15.0pt 0in 15.0pt .25in;"> · Throughout our conversation, Dr. Kerry highlights the variability of aging experiences, emphasizing that while some may face suffering, others can cultivate inner growth, deep connections, and profound joy. By unpacking her research-backed strategies, she encourages listeners to embrace the aging process, shifting the narrative from fear to empowerment. With a candid discussion on the societal stigmas surrounding age and the anti-aging industry's influence, Dr. Kerry redefines what it means to age gracefully, urging us to invite our future selves into the conversation and celebrate the many benefits that come with age. <p style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #E5E7EB .25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 15.0pt 0in 15.0pt .25in;"> · As we navigate topics such as internalized ageism, the importance of meaningful connections, and the necessity of adapting to life's inevitable changes, Dr. Kerry provides invaluable insights on how to cultivate a life filled with purpose and joy. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that aging is not a decline but a unique opportunity for growth, connection, and legacy. Tune in to discover how to reframe your mindset and embrace the beauty of your journey through life's second half. </div>

June 15, 2026

Holding On, Pushing Away: The Hidden Causes of Suffering

Why do we suffer, even when life seems to be going well? In this episode, we delve into the Second and Third Noble Truths, examining how craving, clinging, and aversion subtly influence our daily lives. From career ambitions and relationships to old grudges and unexpected setbacks, we'll examine how our attachment to outcomes creates stress—and how the Buddha's teachings point toward genuine freedom. Through personal stories, meditation practices, and practical reflection, you'll discover how mindfulness can help you recognize attachment, loosen its grip, and move toward greater peace and contentment. If you've ever struggled to let go of what you want or accept what you cannot control, this episode offers a compassionate and practical path forward.

June 1, 2026

Half of Us Have Felt It: Spiritual Awakening and the Women Who Wrote It Down

Roughly half of the people around you have, at some point, had what they'd call a spiritual awakening — a moment when the floor of ordinary life gave way and something quieter and more real opened underneath. Most of them have never told anyone. In this episode, we explore what spiritual awakening actually is — how it feels, what it changes, and the surprising statistics on just how common these experiences are in modern life. Then we step 2,600 years into the past, into the Therīgāthā — the verses of the elder Buddhist nuns, and some of the oldest known writings by women anywhere in the world. You'll meet three extraordinary women who became fully awakened: Kisā Gotamī, the grieving mother sent to find a mustard seed from a house untouched by death; Patācārā, who lost everyone she loved in a single day and found freedom while watching water disappear into the earth; and Ambapālī, the legendary courtesan whose awakening came not through catastrophe but through an honest look in the mirror. Their voices are still here. And they have something to say to anyone who has ever felt something crack open inside them.

186 total episodes available

Similar Podcasts

Discover related shows you might enjoy

Up First

NPR

Deep-dive analytics for Death Dhamma Podcast

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Death Dhamma Podcast?: Welcome to The Wisdom of Impermanence—a space to explore death, grief, and spiritual awakening through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and lived experience. This podcast invites you into intimate conversations about mortality, loss, and transformation.

Each episode features authentic storytelling, interviews with spiritual teachers and grief experts, and contemplative insights drawn from Buddhist philosophy and personal experience. Whether you're navigating devastating loss, seeking to understand mortality more deeply, or ready to awaken to life's most universal truth, here is where you will find guidance, compassion, and wisdom.

Discover how ancient Buddhist teachings illuminate modern grief. Learn from those who have transformed sorrow into spiritual practice. And join a growing community ready to embrace impermanence—not with resignation, but with courage, understanding, and awakening.

Listen in. Show up. Transform.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.