Mothers and the Dharma

Send us Fan MailJon and Doug discuss the Buddhist Path, and how we can bring it into our lives.Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailJon and Doug discuss the element of space in Buddhist dharma, and how we can practice with it.Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailThis 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. Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailThe 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 discussionSupport the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailJon 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/1E79pU6GzNsSupport the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailSometimes 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-U26iCbcThe Late Wes 'Scoo' Nisker's - Crazy Wisdom Saves the World (again)Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailJon and Doug discuss the idea of the "realms of existence" in Buddhism. What are they, and how can we work with them?Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailHow 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 ConnellySupport the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailThe 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.Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/

Send us Fan MailJon 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 PageInterested in taking a class with Jon?Check out:When the Sh*t Hits the Fan- Broken Heart DharmaSupport the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links:  https://digginthedharma.com/