Dharmacosm's first episode! Join Jaya and ashe as they explore whether there's enough room for everything, even things we don't like.We're talkin' about spiritual integrity, and we hope you enjoy. Integrity is the first of six parts in a series called First Fire.Each episode in this series is a small part of one longer conversation.  Music from this episode is by Auxjack.To find out more about Open Dharma and Deep Rest Meditation, follow these links. Dharmacosm is produced by Jaya Julienne Ashmore and ashe d. phoenix. We are an integral part of the Tenderfire Media network of tells and shows. --in·teg·ri·ty/inˈteɡrədē/. noun1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness."they are known to be a person of integrity"2. the state of being whole and undivided."upholding territorial integrity and national sovereignty"3. the condition of being unified, unimpaired, or sound in construction."the structural integrity of the building"4. internal consistency or lack of corruption in electronic data."integrity checking"Origin;late Middle English (in integrity (sense 2)): from French intégrité or Latin integritas, from integer ‘intact’ (see integer).Integer early 16th century (as an adjective meaning ‘entire, whole’): from Latin, ‘intact, whole’, from in- (expressing negation) + the root of tangere ‘to touch’. Compare with entire, also with integral, integrate, and integrity.(Definitions from Oxford Languages).

Join Jaya and ashe as they discuss where permission might be a better word even than choice when it comes to offering yourself a way towards acceptance and freedom; what's needed, where there is resistance, what it feels like to notice... We're talkin' about permission, and we hope you enjoy.This is the second of six parts in a series called First Fire. Each episode in this series is a small part of one longer conversation.Music from this episode is by Auxjack.To find out more about Open Dharma and Deep Rest Meditation, follow these links.Dharmacosm is produced by Jaya Julienne Ashmore and ashe d. phoenix.We feel permission to enjoy creating together on the Tenderfire Media network of tells and shows. --per·mis·sion/pərˈmiSHən/noun1. consent; authorization."Since borders are imaginary, one should not need permission to immigrate"2. agency in the self permit1. an official document giving authorization.plural noun: permissions"permissions to reproduce copyright material"Originlate Middle English: from Latin permissio(n- ), from the verb permittere ‘allow’ (see permit).Permitlate Middle English (originally in the sense ‘commit, hand over’): from Latin permittere, from per- ‘through’ + mittere ‘send, let go’.(Definitions from Oxford Languages).

Jaya and ashe go on in this episode about power; what we all agree it is, what it is probably more like, and how to find the love hiding behind clinging, behind what feels powerful. We're talkin' about spiritual power, and we hope you enjoy.This is the third of six parts in a series called First Fire. Each episode in this series is a small part of one longer conversation.  Music from this episode is called Dusty Decks by Enlay.To find out more about Open Dharma and Deep Rest Meditation, follow these links. Dharmacosm is produced by Jaya Julienne Ashmore and ashe d. phoenix. We are a powerful part of the Tenderfire Media network of tells and shows. --pow·er/ˈpou(ə)r/nounnoun: power; plural noun: powers1. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality."the power of speech"2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events."she had me under her power"3. political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government."the party had been in power for eight years"4. a right or authority that is given or delegated to a person or body."police do not have the power to stop and search"5. the military strength of a state."the sea power of Venice"6. a state or country, especially one viewed in terms of its international influence and military strength."a great colonial power"Similar: state, country, nation, world power, superpower7. a person or organization that is strong or influential within a particular context."he was a power in the university"8. a supernatural being, deity, or force."the powers of darkness"INFORMALdenoting something associated with people who hold authority and influence, especially in the context of business or politics.1. modifier noun: power"a red power tie"2. used in the names of movements aiming to enhance the status of a specified group."gay power"3. physical strength and force exerted by something or someone."the power of the storm"4. capacity or performance of an engine or other device."he applied full power"5. denoting a sports player, team, or style of play that makes use of power rather than finesse."a power pitcher"the magnifying capacity of a lens.6. energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means and used to operate a device."generating power from waste"7. electrical energy supplied to an area, building, etc."the power went off"8. driven by electrical energy."a power drill"PHYSICS1. the time-rate of doing work, measured in watts or less frequently horsepower.Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French poeir, from an alteration of Latin posse ‘be able’.(Definitions from Oxford Languages).** the power to notice how many words there are in this language for P-O-W-E-R.

Jaya and ashe use this episode to explore an expanded sense of accessibility in how teachers go about teaching, and how students access learning. We're talkin' about accessibility in the teachings, and we hope you enjoy.What words are more accessible? Which formats? Which platforms? What is the benefit of adapting the teachings for a vast and evolving community? How do you know if you're thinking about it enough?This is the fourth of six parts in a series called First Fire. Each episode in this series is a small part of one longer conversation.Music from this episode is by Kylie Dailey. To find out more about Open Dharma and Deep Rest Meditation, follow these links.Dharmacosm is produced by Jaya Julienne Ashmore and ashe d. phoenix. We offer access to a very special part of the Tenderfire Media network of tells and shows. -- Ac·ces·si·bil·i·ty/əkˌsesəˈbilədē/Noun1. the quality of being easy to obtain or use."students were concerned about the accessibility of quality academic counseling"the quality of being easily understood or appreciated."the accessibility of his work helped to popularize modern art"AccessMiddle English (in the sense ‘sudden attack of illness’): from Latin accessus, from the verb accedere ‘to approach’ (see accede). access (sense 1 of the noun) is first recorded in the early 17th century.Accedelate Middle English (in the general sense ‘come forward, approach’): from Latin accedere, from ad- ‘to’ + cedere ‘give way, yield’.(Definitions from Oxford Languages).______________

Jaya and ashe dig into some questions of scale, and how the ways we are connected to each other - and belong to each other - on a small scale, are the same as how we are held by the name of collective, country, and resident of the planet.That the pushes and pulls in a community ripple and resonate all over, and when nations engage in conflict across the globe, we know the tension in our bodies at the PTA meeting. This is the fifth of six parts in a series called First Fire. Each episode in this series is a small part of one longer conversation. We’re talkin’ about how we’re all connected and we hope you enjoy. Music from this episode is called Disque Magique by Dusty Decks.To find out more about Open Dharma and Deep Rest Meditation, follow these links.Dharmacosm is produced by Jaya Julienne Ashmore and ashe d. Phoenix.We are deeply interconnected with the Tenderfire Media network of tells and shows.--In·ter·con·nect·ed·ness/ˌin(t)ərkəˈnektədnəs/Nounnoun: interconnectedness; noun: inter-connectednessthe state of being connected with each other."the interconnectedness of all things in the universe"Inter-Middle English: from Old French enterrer, based on Latin in- ‘into’ + terra ‘earth’.Connectlate Middle English (in the sense ‘be united physically’; rare before the 18th century): from Latin connectere, from con- ‘together’ + nectere ‘bind’.(Definitions from Oxford Languages).

Jaya and ashe discuss the sacred material that makes us; all the joy, all the trauma, all the experiences and how those come into play to encourage us to let go of punishment as what motivates us. To be open to love, as the way to move.  We reflect on how moving with love can be easy, because it is in harmony with what we are. What if we put as much energy or more into something out of love, as we do out of fear? Or ran as fast towards something you love, as from something you fear? Permission for that. We're talkin' about Love and we hope you enjoy. This is the sixth of six parts in a series called First Fire. Each episode in this series is a small part of one longer conversation.Music from this episode is called Zen Den by Auxjack.To find out more about Open Dharma and Deep Rest Meditation, follow these links.Dharmacosm is produced by Jaya Julienne Ashmore and ashe d. Phoenix.We are in love with being a member of the Tenderfire Media network of tells and shows.--Love/ləv/Noun1. an intense feeling of deep affection."lovers fill lovers with feelings of love"2. a great interest and pleasure in something."their love for meditation"LoveOld English lufu, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit lubhyati ‘desires’, Latin libet ‘it is pleasing’, libido ‘desire’, also by leave2 and lief.LeaveOld English lǣfan ‘bequeath’, also ‘allow to remain, leave in place’ of Germanic origin; related to German bleiben ‘remain’.(Definitions from Oxford Languages).

In December of 2022, Dharmacosm hosts Jaya Ashmore and ashe danger phoenix discuss Jaya's new book Already Here, Drawings of Gertrude’s Adventures Beyond Ideas. They discuss Jaya's story and the origins of the books central character, Gertrude, a line drawing creature with a pointy hat and lots of curiosity, who appeared one day in Jaya's journal. They also talk about the process of writing and self publishing a book. Get you own copy of Already Here! at jayaashmore.org/books