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by Jon Aaron and Doug Smith
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 early material, so their approaches balance practice with study. Their discussions will be approachable to a broad audience of Buddhists and those curious about Buddhism, and they welcome questions and comments. Jon is a teacher at Space2Meditate and NY Insight Meditation Center and a well known teacher and trainer of teachers of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Doug has a PhD in Philosophy and runs Doug's Dharma on YouTube and the Online Dharma Institute, where he gives courses on early Buddhism.
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- 1 weeks ago31 min
The Path of Practice
Send us Fan Mail Jon and Doug discuss the Buddhist Path, and how we can bring it into our lives. Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- 2 weeks ago28 min
The Space Element
Send us Fan Mail Jon and Doug discuss the element of space in Buddhist dharma, and how we can practice with it. Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- 3 weeks ago31 min
Mothers and the Dharma
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- May 3, 202634 min
Practicing for Wisdom
Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- Mar 1, 202627 min
Practicing With Language, Languaging Practice
Send a text 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 Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- Feb 22, 202625 min
Finding Humor in Our Practice and the Teachings
Send a text 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) Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- Feb 15, 202626 min
Realms of Existence
Send a text Jon and Doug discuss the idea of the "realms of existence" in Buddhism. What are they, and how can we work with them? Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
- Feb 8, 202633 min
Engaging in Compassion: A Chat with Ben Connelly of the Minnesota Zen Center
Send a text 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 Support the show Go to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/
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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 early material, so their approaches balance practice with study. Their discussions will be approachable to a broad audience of Buddhists and those curious about Buddhism, and they welcome questions and comments. Jon is a teacher at Space2Meditate and NY Insight Meditation Center and a well known teacher and trainer of teachers of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Doug has a PhD in Philosophy and runs Doug's Dharma on YouTube and the Online Dharma Institute, where he gives courses on early Buddhism.
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