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Diggin' the Dharma

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/© 2026 Diggin' the Dharma Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
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  • Finding Humor in Our Practice and the Teachings

    Finding Humor in Our Practice and the Teachings
    Feb 22 2026

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    Sometimes 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-U26iCbc

    The Late Wes 'Scoo' Nisker's - Crazy Wisdom Saves the World (again)

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    25 mins
  • Realms of Existence

    Realms of Existence
    Feb 15 2026

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    Jon and Doug discuss the idea of the "realms of existence" in Buddhism. What are they, and how can we work with them?

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    27 mins
  • Engaging in Compassion: A Chat with Ben Connelly of the Minnesota Zen Center

    Engaging in Compassion: A Chat with Ben Connelly of the Minnesota Zen Center
    Feb 8 2026

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    How 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 Connelly

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    33 mins
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