On this episode of the podcast, we are all over the place. Jimmy from SA wrote a couple of great questions which I attempt to tackle.

The first is dealing with differences in who we are and what we perceive the dharma says we should be. Is humor with questionable themes against the teachings? How about combat sports? Poop?

Then we talk about chanting. What it is, why we do it and how prevelant it is in a modern sangha. We also look at a few situations where spontaneous chanting is useful.

Some of the chants discussed:

• The Heart Sutra (The Sutra of the Heart of Transcendent Knowledge)
• 'Om Mani Padme Hung' (Compassion Mantra)
• Supplication to the Takpo Kagyus

We also discuss the practice of tonglen.

In addition, it's that time of year again: Podcamp San Antonio Numero Dos. I play the San Antonio City Cynic's promotional rap song for the event. It's a hoot! For more information about Podcamp San Antonio II, just click here or here.

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about anger and how to deal with it.