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Season 4 Episode 12
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There are many different approaches to practice within Buddhism, not to mention outside of Buddhism. How can we work with these diffe…
10 months ago
The Dharma of Independence (Day)
Season 4 Episode 11
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With the US holiday of July 4th upon us, Jon and Doug discuss dependence, independence, what freedom really means, and how to practic…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Gladdening the Mind
Season 4 Episode 10
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The actual instruction to "gladden" the mind is sdd in the Anapanasati (Mindfulness of In and Out Breathing) Sutta, in the third tetr…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Letting Go Is Hard to Do
Season 4 Episode 9
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The second noble truth addresses the cause of Dukkha (suffering) as our nature to cling to our desires (or push away that which we do…
11 months ago
Practice as Refuge and Recharge
Season 4 Episode 8
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These are difficult times, and our practice can be a true refuge and an opportunity to recharge. However, it’s also possible for med…
11 months, 1 week ago
Practicing Acceptance
Season 4 Episode 7
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Jon and Doug discuss the Buddhist practice of acceptance. How would the Buddha have framed it? How can we work with acceptance today,…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Guarding the Sense Doors and Practicing with Social Media
Season 4 Episode 6
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The Buddha taught that guarding the sense doors is an essential part of practice. Of course, social media didn’t exist 2500 years ag…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Role of Faith or Confidence in Our Practice
Season 4 Episode 5
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Jon and Doug discuss the role of faith or confidence in Buddhist practice, how it can be useful and also how it can be misused.
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1 year ago
Silence and Solitude
Season 4 Episode 4
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Silence and solitude are two forms of Buddhist practice of great depth, but also some difficulty for many. Jon and Doug discuss how t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Finding Joy Through Practice
Season 4 Episode 3
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Joy is an essential aspect of Buddhist practice. And boy do we need joy right now! Jon and Doug discuss how joy can arise for us, and…
1 year, 3 months ago