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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/© 2025 Diggin' the Dharma Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
Episodes
  • Knowing Equanimity Without Falling Into Indifference

    Knowing Equanimity Without Falling Into Indifference
    Sep 28 2025

    In many respects our practice aims towards equanimity. But if we force it, we may end up in indifference instead. Jon and Doug discuss these very different states and how our practice can help us navigate through them.

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    28 mins
  • Bringing Our Practice to the Hospital

    Bringing Our Practice to the Hospital
    Sep 14 2025

    Practice can often be most helpful when things in our life go sideways. Jon and Doug discuss practice in the context of doctors, dentists, and hospital visits.

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    30 mins
  • Approaching Meditation

    Approaching Meditation
    Sep 7 2025

    What are we doing when we "meditate"? It seems like there are so many different styles and approaches. Jon and Doug discuss ways to frame and understand the practices.

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    30 mins
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