Unleashing meaning, compassion and the power within.
A philanthropic leader and thinker at the forefront of social change and consciousness shift
Unleashling meaning, compassion and the power within.
AJ Dahiya is a spiritual activist and philanthropic thought leader with nearly a decade of monastic service.
You Don’t Have to Like Everyone, But You Do Have to Love Them
There’s someone you don’t like. You already know who I mean. They live in your nervous system. The sound of their voice tightens your che...
May 12, 2025 / Read More
What Are You Willing to Lose for the Truth?
Most of us don’t actually want truth.We want relief.We want clarity, but only if it comes with comfort.We want awakening, but only if we ...
May 09, 2025 / Read More
Enlightened People Still Poop
There’s a quiet fantasy that many of us carry about awakening — that it will finally make it all go away. That spiritual realization will...
May 01, 2025 / Read More
Not What You Think
Oneness is not sameness.Difference is not separation.Enlightenment is not indifference.
Apr 28, 2025 / Read More
The Illusion Is in the Eye of the Beholder
There’s a common idea among many on the spiritual path that the world is an illusion. It’s often taken to mean that the material realm is...
Apr 18, 2025 / Read More
Let the Mystery Grasp You
A reflection for those tired of trying to master the divine
Apr 10, 2025 / Read More
How the Loss of Ritual Broke the World
Something essential is missing. We sense it in the hollow hush between rushed moments, in the weight of unspoken grief and the lingering ...
Dec 17, 2024 / Read More
You Are Not Looking for Community
We all crave connection. That’s why we join clubs, sign up for meetups, or linger a little longer in group chats. But let me ask you some...
Nov 28, 2024 / Read More
Dancing Between Oneness and Distinction
What if the universe were not a puzzle to solve but a dance to join? A cosmic interplay of unity and individuality, where you are both th...
Nov 27, 2024 / Read More
Articles
You Don’t Have to Like Everyone, But You Do Have to Love Them
There’s someone you don’t like. You already know who I mean. They live in your nervous system. The sound of their voice tightens your che...
May 12, 2025 / Read More
What Are You Willing to Lose for the Truth?
Most of us don’t actually want truth.We want relief.We want clarity, but only if it comes with comfort.We want awakening, but only if we ...
May 09, 2025 / Read More
Enlightened People Still Poop
There’s a quiet fantasy that many of us carry about awakening — that it will finally make it all go away. That spiritual realization will...
May 01, 2025 / Read More
Not What You Think
Oneness is not sameness.Difference is not separation.Enlightenment is not indifference.
Apr 28, 2025 / Read More
The Illusion Is in the Eye of the Beholder
There’s a common idea among many on the spiritual path that the world is an illusion. It’s often taken to mean that the material realm is...
Apr 18, 2025 / Read More
Let the Mystery Grasp You
A reflection for those tired of trying to master the divine
Apr 10, 2025 / Read More
How the Loss of Ritual Broke the World
Something essential is missing. We sense it in the hollow hush between rushed moments, in the weight of unspoken grief and the lingering ...
Dec 17, 2024 / Read More
You Are Not Looking for Community
We all crave connection. That’s why we join clubs, sign up for meetups, or linger a little longer in group chats. But let me ask you some...
Nov 28, 2024 / Read More
Dancing Between Oneness and Distinction
What if the universe were not a puzzle to solve but a dance to join? A cosmic interplay of unity and individuality, where you are both th...
Nov 27, 2024 / Read More
Doing Nothing Is Easy
To see something takes little effort. And when we see something, doing nothing is easy. Part...
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The Heartivist Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh
Last week, the prolific author and thinker Thich Nhat Hanh died; although in penning that sentence...
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New Year’s Evolution
I must admit, I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. I appreciate setting...
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The Achievement Problem
While we may admire perseverance, we live in a society that celebrates achievement. Our heroes are...
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Videos
Podcast
Leading By Example: Making A Difference At The Pollination Project With Ajay Dahiya
By Mitch Russo Being a monk and leading a...
AJ in the news
Leaders in Animal Protection: AJ Dahiya
Article published on VeganHacktivists.org by David David van Beveren | February 9,...
AJ Dahiya of The Pollination Project: “Compassion has many different faces”
Article published on Thrive Global by Ben Ari Compassion has...
How trust-based values can transform philanthropy
Article published on PhilanTopic (PND) Winston Churchill is credited with...
Pollinating with Purpose
Aware Now, May 2021 Defining and developing sustainable change.
True power is not found in what you can take. Real power lives in what you give.
– AJ Dahiya –