Brendan Barca and Pema Sherpa: The Daily Buddhist (#220)
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In this episode of The Wisdom Podcast, previously recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Brendan Barca and Pema Sherpa. Join the trio as they discuss Brendan and Pema’s new book, The Daily Buddhist. The conversation explores their approach of making dharma applicable to everyday life in the modern world and how they manage various challenges, such as balancing technology use and family time. Stressing the importance of persistence, self-compassion, and using mindfulness as a tool for personal growth and lasting happiness.
In this episode, Brendan, Pema, and Daniel also discuss:
- The importance of teamwork in their personal and professional lives;
- how to integrate dharma into your daily life;
- using meditation to connect to your inner self; and
- much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Instagram: @daily.buddhist
- Learn more about Pema and Brendan’s newsletter, and get your copy of The Daily Buddhist at thedailybuddhist.net
The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent.
About the Interviewee
Pema Sherpa & Brendan Barca
A wife-and-husband team, Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca, teach mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist principles to employees at companies worldwide.
Pema, born and raised in Nepal, has practiced Tibetan Buddhism since childhood. After moving to the U.S., she pursued formal studies in the field, earning a master’s degree in Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School.
Brendan discovered Buddhism in his twenties, initially turning to meditation to cope with stress and burnout. Since then, he has devoted years to studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism. Together, Pema and Brendan have studied under revered masters such as Dudjom Rinpoche.
Experiencing the transformative effects of mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings in their own lives, they cofounded Brema Solutions to bring these invaluable principles to the corporate world. Additionally, they also run the popular newsletter, The Daily Buddhist. Pema and Brendan live with their daughter Samaya in Brooklyn, NY.
