Diggin' the Dharma

By: Jon Aaron and Doug Smith
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  • Diggin' the Dharma with Jon Aaron and Doug Smith is a relaxed discussion of the Buddhist dharma between friends. Jon's interest centers around practice, while Doug's centers around scholarship of the early material, so their approaches balance practice with study. Their discussions will be approachable to a broad audience of Buddhists and those curious about Buddhism, and they welcome questions and comments. Jon is a teacher at Space2Meditate and NY Insight Meditation Center and a well known teacher and trainer of teachers of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Doug has a PhD in Philosophy and runs Doug's Dharma on YouTube and the Online Dharma Institute, where he gives courses on early Buddhism. Find them at: https://digginthedharma.com/
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Episodes
  • Refuge in Practice: Self or Sangha?

    Refuge in Practice: Self or Sangha?
    Dec 15 2024

    What is the role of community in our practice? The sangha is one of the traditional three refuges or jewels of Buddhism. The Buddha also advised at the end of his life to hold the self as our island and refuge, with the dharma as our island and refuge. Jon and Doug discuss how we reconcile these ideals.

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    28 mins
  • Investigation, Energy, and Joy

    Investigation, Energy, and Joy
    Dec 8 2024

    Three key aspects of the seven enlightenment factors are investigation, energy, and joy. What are they, and how can we touch them in our practice?

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    27 mins
  • Conscious of Consciousness

    Conscious of Consciousness
    Nov 24 2024

    The final aggregate in the set of five is consciousness. What is meant by consciousness/ As an aggregate of clinging, when does it get in the way?
    Jon and Doug discuss.

    Doug's Video:
    The Problem(s) of Consciousness -- https://youtu.be/W1Pn65QZiZs

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    34 mins

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