• 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
    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
    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
  • How Much is Too Much . . . News! Guarding the Sense Doors
    Feb 1 2026

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    The 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.

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    28 mins
  • Walking as Practice: The Buddhist Peace Walk
    Jan 25 2026

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    Jon 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 Page

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    When the Sh*t Hits the Fan- Broken Heart Dharma

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    28 mins
  • Investigating Investigation
    Jan 18 2026

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    Jon and Doug discuss the role of "investigation" in our practice, one of the key factors of enlightenment or awakening. What are we actually investigating and how does this investigation lead provide energy and even joy?

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    30 mins
  • Taking Refuge in a New Year
    Jan 11 2026

    Refuge is an evergreen topic in our practice. How can reorienting ourselves towards refuge help in the new year?

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    26 mins
  • Finding a Teacher, Relating to Teachers, Being a Teacher
    Dec 7 2025

    In this episode, Jon and. Doug discuss different styles of teaching meditation and dharma; how to find a teacher, and what it means to be a teacher.

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    30 mins