At times, particularly within our meditation practice, we take ourselves too seriously. Jon and Doug discuss humor in our practice and in the teachings.

Jon and Doug discuss the six realms of existence and their relvance to our practice and our daily lives.

It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by the news these days! How do we protect our minds and hearts? How much is too much?

As the Buddhist Monks walk from Fort Worth to Washington, Jon and Doug discuss walking meditation.

Doug and Jon discuss the role of investigation and curiosity in our practice and how we bring that into our lives.

Coming back to the Refuge of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, is a good way to start 2026.

It’s not always easy finding a dharma and meditation teacher. Jon and Doug discuss how to go about it, when is it important, and different types of teaching.

Jon and Doug discuss the concept of time in the Buddha’s teachings.

Jon and Doug have a conversation with the Israeli Dharma teacher and peace activitist Stephen Fulder on his work in Israel/Palestine over the last 40 plus years.

Practicing with others or practicing alone, what do you find to with a community. How is it different? Does it matter? Jon and Doug discuss this important question.

Doug and Jon discuss three key Factors of Awakening that can make a big difference in our practice

How does the habitual mind relate to consciousness and when does this become a problem. Jon and Doug discuss this final element of the five aggregates of clinging to self.

Volition, Formations, mental fabrications, constructions. . . . so many words to describe the wow of the mind and its potential karmic consequences.

Given the results of the US Election (not the outcome desired by Doug or Jon), how can our practice be a support.

For many, at least in the US, this election season has created a great deal of anxiety. It’s not very pleasant! This is one aspect of Vedana, the feeling tone of experience. Doug and Jon have a lively discussion on this important key to freedom.

Doug and Jon continue to explore the Five Aggregates of Clinging. How do we cling to the form I call me, or the form I call you and beyond.

Perception is always an interesting aspect of mind to talk about. Doug and Jon, of course, have mis-perceptions about many things, and decide to speak about them here.

Ever have issues with the comparing mind? How does our concept of ourselves create suffering. Doug and Jon discuss the fetter of conceit of self and others.

Disenchantment or Nibbida, is an important part of the teachings, but it may not be what you think it is.

Doug and Jon, discuss!

Is forgiveness a Buddhist practice? There is no specific practice in the teachings, but somehow it's found its way .

Doug and Jon have an interesting discussion on Forgiveness.