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Season 1 Episode 27
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How do we deal with war If we are practicing the precept of non-harming (non-killing)? What are we supposed to do, and how are we supposed…
3 years, 6 months ago
"Digital Dharma" one of the topic from The Future Of American Buddhism with Special Guest Upayadhi
Season 1 Episode 26
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In this episode we continue our discussion with Upayadhi on a recent conference she attended, where one topic involved the influence of th…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Future of American Buddhism? With Special Guest Upayadhi
Season 1 Episode 25
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Our guest Upayadhi recently spent time at a fascinating conference on the topic of "the future of American Buddhism". We discuss the confe…
3 years, 7 months ago
What is Enlightenment Anyway?
Season 1 Episode 24
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The Third Noble Truth says there is freedom from Dukkha. We have experiences of this freedom often but don’t often recognize them for wha…
3 years, 7 months ago
Finding Joy in the Joy of Others!
Season 1 Episode 23
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While it can be hard to believe, there is no limit to the amount of joy in the world. Yet, at times it certainly feels that way. Sympat…
3 years, 8 months ago
Compassion-- Is it a quality we are born with?
Season 1 Episode 22
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Compassion is one of the Divine Abodes. Doug and Jon discuss whether this is an innate quality or one that needs to be learned. How …
3 years, 8 months ago
Working with Desires -- the wholesome and the unwholesome
Season 1 Episode 21
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Desire can be the source of great Dukkha whether fulfilled or not. Some desires, however are wholesome and these should be pursued, but …
3 years, 8 months ago
The Non-Commandments-- the Buddha's teachings on Ethics
Season 1 Episode 20
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Unlike the 10 Commandments in the Judeo-Christian traditions which tell you what not to do, The Buddhist Precepts are actually practices a…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Meditation Industrial Complex- Part 1-- Making a living teaching meditation and dharma
Season 1 Episode 19
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We both manage to make a living teaching dharma and meditation. How do we balance the ideal of "dana" - the practice of generosity -- w…
3 years, 9 months ago
Unconditional Friendliness?- It's a big Ask
Season 1 Episode 18
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The first of the Four Divine Abodes (Brahmaviharas) is Unconditional Friendliness (Metta) and for many this is a very challenging practice…
3 years, 9 months ago