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Diggin' the Dharma
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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 RUclips and the Online Dharma Institute, where he gives courses on early Buddhism.
"Things Aren't as the Seem , Nor are they Otherwise*"-- Perception and Mis-Perception
Jon and Doug discuss perception and how it's mediated by past experience and the stories we tell. How does it become misperception? How can we work with our perception to live more skillfully and fully?
*this quote is attributed to the Roman poet Phaedrus but it is often used by various Zen teachers
*this quote is attributed to the Roman poet Phaedrus but it is often used by various Zen teachers
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The Fetter of Conceit
Просмотров 3619 дней назад
How does our concept of ourselves and others create suffering? What would it be like to soften this "conceit of self". Understanding and seeing through this conceit, is the last of the higher fetters, which needs to the released before awakening. Jon and Doug discuss how this comes up in practice.
Disenchantment: It's not really what it sounds like, or is it?
Просмотров 4225 дней назад
The Buddhist attitude of "nibbidā" or "disenchantment"/"disgust" is central to the early teaching. What is it and how can it help us navigate our lives? Jon and Doug discuss.
A Buddhist View on Forgiveness
Просмотров 42Месяц назад
Doug and Jon discuss what forgiveness means in the contact of Buddhism. Is it Buddhist? It's a powerful and important practice but it doesn't seem to appear anywhere in the teachings.
The Buddha in the Voting Booth 2024
Просмотров 55Месяц назад
Doug has Covid, Jon has a bad microphone, but they're chatting about the Buddha and voting anyway, as well as Buddhist practice and voting. What does 2024 bring for us in the voting booth, and how should we frame our political choices? To register to vote, and check voter registration in the US: vote.gov/
Is Meditation Dangerous?
Просмотров 78Месяц назад
A recent podcast series at the Financial Times discussed serious problems several meditators have had at one popular ten-day Vipassana retreat system. Jon and Doug discuss this and some important work by Brown psychology professor Dr. Willoughby Britton. Links: The Retreat - an investigative podcast into the perils of meditation [Financial Times] www.ft.com/content/b3ec8e57-5cf9-4f96-9267-56c3b...
Renunciation
Просмотров 462 месяца назад
With Jon's impending move to Chicago Jon and Doug discuss the beneficial practice of renunciation. What do we really need? Video: George Carlin talks about "stuff" ruclips.net/video/MvgN5gCuLac/видео.html
The Value of Silence
Просмотров 392 месяца назад
Silence is so important to Buddhist practice. Jon and Doug discuss how silence impacts practice as well as some of the early tradition around silence.
Experiencing Art and Entertainment in the Context of the Dharma
Просмотров 802 месяца назад
How do we bring our Buddhist practice into our relationship with the arts and entertainment? The early Buddhist teachings, in particular, seem to look askance at this area of life. Doug and Jon discuss this interesting topic and how they integrate practice into their own interests in the arts.
The Bodhisattva Ideal
Просмотров 532 месяца назад
The Bodhisattva ideal really blossomed in the Mahayana traditions but the idea of the Bodhisattva was certainly present in the earlier traditions. Perhaps not in name but certainly in expression. When the Buddha spoke about himself before his Enlightenment, he referred to himself as a Bodhisattva. And, of course, the fact that he taught for 40 years after his Awakening points to his desire to a...
Steps Along the Path: The Four Stages of Progress
Просмотров 813 месяца назад
Stream-entry, once returning, non-returning, and arahantship are the traditional four stages of progress along the Buddhist path. What do they mean? Are they historical? Are they necessary for us to know about? Jon and Doug dive into this topic, which always raises questions about the value and the pitfalls.
How We Become a Self in Buddhism
Просмотров 853 месяца назад
The Buddha described humanity as tangled like string, knotted like a ball of thread. This tangle is a result of not seeing clearly the dependent co-arising- paticca-samupadda of phenomena. This is one of the most important of the early teachings. It can be seen through the lens of individual dissatisfaction and of course, through social, political and cultural dissatisfaction. Doug and Jon expl...
The Heart Quality Equanimity in Buddhist Practice
Просмотров 653 месяца назад
Equanimity - Upekkha has an important place in many of the key Buddhist teachings. It's the fourth of the Divine Abodes, the seventh Factor of Awakening, the last step of the 16 Step teaching in the Mindfulness of Breathing and in the 10th of the Parami- the Perfections of the Heart. Doug and Jon discuss the various facets of this important quality.
Letting Go in Buddhist Practice
Просмотров 1574 месяца назад
Topics for this week’s live-streamed podcasts are around the theme of letting go in Buddhist practice.
Groucho is the perfect closing note for this one. Appreciate you guys!
Gotta love Groucho! Thanks for the comment. 🙏😀
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Buddha is shown in the far ancient art from all over the planet being born from the flowers of the Tree Goddess. All Hindu Gods & Goddesses are shown seated or standing on flowers because they are born from Her flowers. There is infinite art showing that She is THE SUPREME GOD Every single day of my life The Tree Goddess appears as a bush or a tree beside me, or She is standing on a flower of the bush & speaks so me, or She appears as The Virgin Queen of heaven & then transforms into a tree before my eyes. She tells me to take my shoes off because She needs to plant a soul orb into my body. I studied Buddha & all His teachings were burnt & replaced with the teachings of the dim-witted priests. Mohammad went through the same deletions. And no doubt Jesus' teachings were Edited to fit the puny minds of the priests (nuisances). Truth is Not allowed. All far ancients worshipped The Tree Goddess who created Buddha & all the Gods & Goddesses. There is clearly a hatred of women in all priests' minds. If you meditate & clear your minds & open your minds to the spirit realm you will meet The Angels & be shown The Tree Goddess. You will meet all the God's & Goddesses & They will take you to meet The Tree Goddess who created Buddha. No Gods or Goddesses can survive unless they drink Her Nectar Daily. She has visited me all my life. She is amazing. Without Her your soul will not survive. The Bible says at the beginning & the end that Only The Tree of life can save you & all the Gods. No Gods & no souls can live without Her. Have a nice eternity
Why is it exactly that you think that it is important to "get out an vote", especially from a buddhist point of view?
It's a kind and compassionate act to do what little we can to help ensure that the better of several alternate people come into positions of power.
@@DiggintheDharma-qd7jz But isn't it highly unlikely that the person who is so disinterested in politics that needs to be encouraged to vote will make an informed decision? Politicians and media routinely twist the facts or downright lie and it takes considerable effort and research to get to the truth. On top of that, a lot of government actions even if well intended, have disastrous consequences. The person who votes only because someone told them they should is most likely to fall for false promises, mischievious tricks, or vote simply because someone "seems more likeable". Don't you think in would make more sense to discourage people form voting, ban campaigns, flashy advertising and make the elections as dull as possible?
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Me having to work is really starting to get in the way of watching live podcasts 😅 sorry I missed it
No worries!
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Sorry i missed this one live, i was so tired after work i had to sleep.
No worries!
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Something I have come to realize in my life is that the more I have lost, the more I have become better at letting go of things that do not last. It's as if the experience of loss allows discernment to arise and choose more carefully which things in life do have lasting value to you as a person. For example, the one thing my father left behind for me as a gift before he passed away was a watch, and what stays with me is not the object itself, but the symbolic meaning behind that final gift of his regarding how fleeting life is without any words, as well as his love for me. The watch, which in this case is an object with sentimental value, can easily get lost or broken, but the deep realization I had through that gesture of his remains with me, guiding my judgment. So, if the watch disappears one day, I will be able to let go of it. I also remember Ajahn Chah speaking about how the Buddha saw the breakable in that which is not yet broken, so when the object finally broke he was not affected given he always saw it the way it was, breakable. Thank you for the talk!
Wonderful, thanks for your story!
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Thank you for this!
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I missed it, sorry gents. I'll catch the next one hopefully.
You're always welcome!
Doug, can you please link us to the book you mention @2:58? (Bikkhu Analeo (sp?))
Ah yes it's posted over at the notes to our podcast, but here it is: Bhikkhu Anālayo, Genesis of the Bodhisattva Ideal - www.buddhismuskunde.uni-hamburg.de/pdf/5-personen/analayo/genesis-bodhisattva.pdf
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Anyone wondering about the artist Doug & Jon mention without recalling the name, starting about 23:31, I believe it’s Andy Goldsworthy.
You are correct! We remembered the name after the recording was finished ...
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Thanks for the channel. Nice to put John’s face with his voice! I’m in the Chicago area…. Welcome in advance to John:)
Great to have you here!
Thank you for the new channel, Doug.
Welcome!
Thanks for the talk, dudes 😊
Our pleasure!
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