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.

The Buddha didn't vote, but of course, he never had the opportunity. What would he think of the process today?
Doug and Jon discuss the Buddha and politics.

Jon and Doug discuss the potential "dangers" of intense meditation practice.

What do we really need to live with ease? With Jon's impending move to Chicago, this podcast was recorded while he was purging and packing.
It brought serious questions on the practice of renunciation.

Doug and Jon talk about the value of silence in our practice.

How can our Dharma practice enhance our enjoyment of the arts and entertainment? The early teachings, in fact, had a rather harsh view of such things. Doug and Jon discuss this interesting topic.

What is the Bodhisattva Ideal? And how can we live it?
Doug and Jon take a dive into this rich topic.

Are you a stream-enterer, a once-returner or an arahant!? This are all considered traditional stages of progress based on the early teachings. Jon and Doug discuss their importance and their pitfalls and other issues that invariably arise which defining such things.