Guarding ourselves against acting unskillfully is key to living ethically. Doug and Jon discuss the qualities of conscience and prudence in the context of the Buddha’s teachings

What is the role of memory in mindfulness and meditation? After all, the world Sati which is translated as Mindfulness also means “remember”. What are we meant to remember?

Doug and Jon discuss the idea of secular versus religious Buddhism.

Doug and Jon discuss clinging, letting go and the teachings in the short phrase “not mine, not I, not myself”.

Doug and Jon explore Non-Dualism. . .is it part of early Buddhist practice? What is it really or is it nothing?

Doug & Jon talk about the value of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The curriculum created by Jon Kabat-Zinn established mindfulness as a secular practice. The curriculum itself is rooted in Buddhist teachings so is it “stealth” Buddhism or a distortion of the original teachings?

Doug and Jon share their views about the Buddha’s views on views.

In this episode, Doug and Jon share their understanding and experience working with the Factors of Awakening.

In this episode, Doug and Jon consider the latest developments in AI ChatBots. Should we consider them sentient? Do they have a “self”?

In this episode, Doug and Jon continue their conversation about the recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and whether Chatbots have “director experience”- a key component in the cultivation of wisdom.

Who are the benefactors in our lives? These beings can help us connect with the boundless quality of Metta, unconditional love.

Doug and Jon discuss the importance of these beings and they impact they have on our lives.

After Jon’s surgery we return to the topic of patience a rather necessary quality when it comes to recovery.

Sometimes, it’s necessary to look at unhelpful forms of practice to recognize what’s truly skillful. In this episode, Doug and Jon look at an early sutta where the Buddha addresses some truly bizarre forms of practice and the potential karmic consequences.

Doug and Jon spend this time talking about the line between greed and desire.

Jon is headed for surgery in the coming week. Can his practice help alleviate some of the fear that might arise?

Doug and Jon talk about the first 5 of the 10 fetters which keep us from freedom.

Doug and Jon offer support just in case you’ve made a New Year resolution to have a daily meditation practice.

Our year end podcast includes a guided meditation and a bit more talk on embodied practice.

Jon has just got back from a long retreat, so we discuss his experiences, as well as offering a few book recommendations for the holidays and New Year.

The Diggin’ the Dharma logo is the topic of our discussion this week. A few folks have found it potentially offensive. We talk about this and more in this weeks episode.