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Diggin' the Dharma

Jon Aaron and Doug Smith

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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. Find them at: https://digginthedharma.com/

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  1. The Path of Practice

    24 mei 2026 · 32 min

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    Jon and Doug discuss the Buddhist Path, and how we can bring it into our lives.

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  2. The Space Element

    17 mei 2026 · 29 min

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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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  3. Mothers and the Dharma

    10 mei 2026 · 32 min

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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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  4. Practicing for Wisdom

    3 mei 2026 · 34 min

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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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  5. Practicing With Language, Languaging Practice

    1 maart 2026 · 28 min

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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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  6. Finding Humor in Our Practice and the Teachings

    22 februari 2026 · 25 min

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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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  7. Realms of Existence

    15 februari 2026 · 27 min

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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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  8. Engaging in Compassion: A Chat with Ben Connelly of the Minnesota Zen Center

    8 februari 2026 · 33 min

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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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  9. How Much is Too Much . . . News! Guarding the Sense Doors

    1 februari 2026 · 28 min

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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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  10. Walking as Practice: The Buddhist Peace Walk

    25 januari 2026 · 28 min

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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

    Interested in taking a class with Jon?
    Check out:
    When the Sh*t Hits the Fan- Broken Heart Dharma

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Categorieën
Religie , Spiritualiteit , Gezondheid , Fitness , Boeddhisme , Alternatieve geneeskunde
Status
Gestopt
Verscheen
Elke week
Lengte
Meestal 30 min
Afleveringen
161
Laatste aflevering
24 mei 2026
Eerste aflevering
16 december 2021
Taal
Engels