Diggin' the Dharma

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Diggin' the Dharma episodes

May 24 The Path of Practice
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Jon and Doug discuss the Buddhist Path, and how we can bring it into our lives.
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32 min
May 17 The Space Element
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Jon and Doug discuss the element of space in Buddhist dharma, and how we can practice with it.
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29 min
May 10 Mothers and the Dharma
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This episode will be out on Mother's Day, so Jon and Doug discuss the complex role of mothers in the dharma, particularly the early dharma.
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32 min
May 03 Practicing for Wisdom
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The first two factors of the Noble Eightfold Path are the wisdom factors of Right View and Right Intention. As we practice meditation and bring our practice to life, we gain “wisdom” which refines our view. But what is wisdom really and do we know when we have it?
Jon and Doug have a lively and mostly wise discussion
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35 min
March 01 Practicing With Language, Languaging Practice
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Jon and Doug discuss how language can both help and hinder our practice.
Doug's Dharma Video:
A Poem That Isn’t: Buddhist Mindfulness and Rumi's "Guest House" -- https://youtu.be/1E79pU6GzNs
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28 min
February 22 Finding Humor in Our Practice and the Teachings
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Sometimes we take ourselves (particularly our minds) too seriously. Jon is taking stand-up comedy classes in Chicago, so he and Doug discuss the role of humor in our practice.
Doug's Dharma video: Playfulness on the Path: The Buddha and Humor -- https://youtu.be/toZ-U26iCbc
The Late Wes 'Scoo' Nisker's - Crazy Wisdom Saves the World (again)
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26 min
February 15 Realms of Existence
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Jon and Doug discuss the idea of the "realms of existence" in Buddhism. What are they, and how can we work with them?
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27 min
February 08 Engaging in Compassion: A Chat with Ben Connelly of the Minnesota Zen Center
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How do we manifest peace and compassion in the face of state brutality? Jon and Doug discuss with their special guest Ben Connelly, guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center.

Books By Ben Connelly
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34 min
February 01 How Much is Too Much . . . News! Guarding the Sense Doors
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The news nowadays can be overwhelming. Jon and Doug discuss ways we can practice with it, and some tips from Buddhism that can help us with navigating today's media landscape.
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28 min
January 25 Walking as Practice: The Buddhist Peace Walk
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Jon and Doug discuss the Buddhist peace walk from Texas to DC that is underway now. How can it inspire us in our practice?
Walk for Peace Blog Page
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When the Sh*t Hits the Fan- Broken Heart Dharma
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28 min

About Diggin' the Dharma

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Diggin' the Dharma with Jon Aaron and Doug Smith is a relaxed discussion of the Buddhist dharma between friends. Jon's interest centers around practice, while Doug's centers around scholarship of the…