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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/© 2026 Diggin' the Dharma Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
Episodes
  • The Space Element

    The Space Element
    May 17 2026

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    Jon and Doug discuss the element of space in Buddhist dharma, and how we can practice with it.

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    29 mins
  • Mothers and the Dharma

    Mothers and the Dharma
    May 10 2026

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    This episode will be out on Mother's Day, so Jon and Doug discuss the complex role of mothers in the dharma, particularly the early dharma.

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    32 mins
  • Practicing for Wisdom

    Practicing for Wisdom
    May 3 2026

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    The first two factors of the Noble Eightfold Path are the wisdom factors of Right View and Right Intention. As we practice meditation and bring our practice to life, we gain “wisdom” which refines our view. But what is wisdom really and do we know when we have it?

    Jon and Doug have a lively and mostly wise discussion

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    34 mins
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