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Jon and Doug discuss how language can both help and hinder our practice.

Doug's Dharma Video:

A Poem That Isn’t: Buddhist Mindfulness and Rumi's "Guest House" -- https://youtu.be/1E79pU6GzNs

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

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

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