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Back to SearchComing Back to the Core-- The Four Noble Truths (or 3 just now)
Season 3 Episode 1
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The New Year is a good time to return to the core teachings. And it's good to start with the Four Enobling Truths, from which much b…
2 years, 4 months ago
New Year's Episode: Time Present, Time Past, Time Future-- What is Time Anyway?
Season 2 Episode 43
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In this episode for the last day of 2023, we look at concepts of time from a Buddhist perspective in the relative and absolute sense.…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why Buddhism?
Season 2 Episode 42
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Perhaps this is a perennial question, but it's always worth asking. What's so special about Buddhism and why have we chosen it as a…
2 years, 5 months ago
Again and Again. . . Rebirth ... and Death
Season 2 Episode 41
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What is meant by re-birth?? Who is reborn and when? There are a number of interpretations and Doug and Jon explore some of them. Mo…
2 years, 5 months ago
Miracles, Mindfulness and What the Buddha Said
Season 2 Episode 40
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Depending on your interpretation of what a miracle is, there are certainly times when miracles seem to happen due to our practice. I…
2 years, 5 months ago
Practicing the Precepts
Season 2 Episode 39
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Jon and Doug discuss how living ethically in the context of the five precepts is a considerable mindfulness practice. At first glanc…
2 years, 5 months ago
Taking Sides
Season 2 Episode 38
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Inspired by taking the side of peace, Jon and Doug look at taking sides and the Buddha's teachings on clinging to views and opinions…
2 years, 5 months ago
Gratitude, Generosity and Thanksgiving
Season 2 Episode 37
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What do you have to be thankful for? How can a practice of gratitude impact your life for the better? Thanksgiving week is a good tim…
2 years, 6 months ago
Developing a Daily Meditation Practice with Guest Bodhipaksa
Season 2 Episode 36
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What are some techniques we can use to develop a regular meditation practice? Doug and Jon's guest Bodhipaksa has taught a course on …
2 years, 6 months ago
"Did the Buddha Really Say That?" with Guest Bodhipaksa
Season 2 Episode 35
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Doug and Jon have a spirited discussion with our guest, writer and Buddhist meditation teacher, Bodhipaksa, on Fake Buddha Quotes. H…
2 years, 6 months ago