Silence and solitude are two forms of Buddhist practice of great depth, but also some difficulty for many. Jon and... more

Joy is an essential aspect of Buddhist practice. And boy do we need joy right now! Jon and Doug discuss... more

Jon has been on pilgrimage in India over the last few weeks. He reports in about all he's been experiencing... more

How do we perceive time, and what can we learn from Buddhist teachings about it? How do we frame the... more

Jon and Doug have a wide-ranging chat with the dharma teacher and peace activitist, Stephen Fulder, founder of Tovana, the... more

What is the role of community in our practice? The sangha is one of the traditional three refuges or jewels... more

Three key aspects of the seven enlightenment factors are investigation, energy, and joy. What are they, and how can we... more

The final aggregate in the set of five is consciousness. What is meant by consciousness/ As an aggregate of... more

In Buddhism the root of karmic action is in sankharas, a word with many uses in the dharma. As... more

Two days after the US Election, Doug and Jon discuss how they are handling the results. They also discuss how... more