Diggin' the Dharma

Exploring the significance of Right Effort in meditation practices, cultivating compassion and mindfulness, and transforming waiting into mindfulness practice. Discussing the importance of skillful qualities, renunciation, and moderation in daily habits.

The hosts discuss the closing of New York's Rubin Museum of Himalayan Buddhist art and its significance as a symbol of impermanence. They talk about the impact of the pandemic on the museum and its features, including a bookstore gift shop and various events. The value of contemporary art is compared to older art, specifically Buddhist art, and the role of museums in exhibiting artworks out of their original context. They also discuss a Tibetan museum and shrine in Staten Island and the preservation of sacred works.

Dive into the concept of right view in Buddhism, the correlation between right view and skillful behavior, exploring attachment to roles and the nature of opinions, and examining the impact of our views on our actions, relationships, and society.

This podcast explores the importance of right view and intention in Buddhism, and how it evolves into deeper wisdom. It also discusses breaking negative spirals, the power of intention, embracing imperfections through the Japanese art of kenzuki, and the overlap of Japanese aesthetics and Zen practice.

As the new year begins, the hosts reflect on the importance of revisiting fundamental teachings. They explore the symbolic meaning of ringing the bell 108 times. The first two noble truths in Buddhism, Dukkha and suffering, are discussed, addressing misconceptions. The impact of attachment to pleasant things and the consequences of unachieved goals are explored. Progress and the application of the four noble truths to worldly conditions are also discussed.

In this episode for the last day of 2023, we look at concepts of time from a Buddhist perspective in the relative and absolute sense.    It's a fun topic and seemed appropriate as we move into 2024-- at least in some calendars.George Carlin on TImeSupport the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/

The hosts discuss the appeal of Buddhism, its focus on change and life's difficulties, and the concept of non-self. They compare Buddhism to stoicism and epicureanism, explore its similarities with another group's beliefs, and highlight its practicality and beauty.

In this podcast, Doug and Jon explore the concept of rebirth in secular Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of the practice in this life. They discuss intentions, uncertainty, and accepting change. The speakers also delve into the significance of death, attachment to the body, and witnessing the transition. They highlight the connection between death and rebirth and express gratitude to listeners, encouraging experiencing rebirth through simple pleasures.

Delving into the concept of miracles and their connection to mindfulness in Buddhism, discussing examples of miraculous occurrences in early texts, exploring the transformative power of mindfulness, highlighting the importance of recognizing the miracles in everyday life, expressing gratitude to listeners and discussing the importance of generosity.

The hosts discuss the importance of the precepts in Buddhism, exploring their relation to the Eightfold Noble Path. They delve into the dangers of intoxicating narratives and emphasize the need to embrace imperfection in teaching the precepts. They also discuss the practice of waking up from delusion and the benefits of constructive feedback.