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Back to SearchMiracles, 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. In fac…
2 years, 2 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 glance, th…
2 years, 2 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. Ho…
2 years, 3 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 time to …
2 years, 3 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 this …
2 years, 3 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. How im…
2 years, 4 months ago
Is Karma Collective or Individual?
Season 2 Episode 34
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Is there such a thing as collective karma? Doug and Jon will consider the picture of karma given in early Buddhism, and compare it to the …
2 years, 4 months ago
How Do We Know What Response is Appropriate?
Season 2 Episode 33
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The world events of the past week, added, perhaps to our own personal challenges, may bring up the question of how to respond. Meditat…
2 years, 4 months ago
Balancing our Effort in Meditation
Season 2 Episode 32
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Among the factors of the Eightfold Noble Path is Right Effort. This is part of the meditation path, and for many, finding the right energ…
2 years, 4 months ago
Buddhist Rupas and Other Images: is this idol worship?
Season 2 Episode 31
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Many folks with western religious upbringings find discomfort when faced, at least in a practice context, with a Buddha Rupa (statue) or o…
2 years, 5 months ago