
Down with the Dharma
Suffering in Goenka Vipassana Compared to Trauma in Somatic Experiencing
The 12 links of dependent origination from the Buddha and Goenka Vipassana are compared to the polyvagel theory from Stephen Porges and Peter Levine


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Hosted by John B Freese · religion · EN
Rev. Dr. John Freese (Dhammabodhi) and friends discuss all things Dharma.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDown with the Dharma is hosted by John B Freese. The show has published 121 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Suffering in Goenka Vipassana Compared to Trauma in Somatic Experiencing" (27 February 2026, 84 minutes), "Buddhist ACT" (24 September 2025, 116 minutes), and "Corey Swartsel Zen Peacemaker Order Part 2" (17 September 2025, 90 minutes).
Down with the Dharma publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 103 minutes across 121 episodes.
Booking probability for Down with the Dharma is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Down with the Dharma requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Down with the Dharma's contact route on record: public web form.
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John B Freese hosts Down with the Dharma, a religion podcast with 121 episodes published.
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The 12 links of dependent origination from the Buddha and Goenka Vipassana are compared to the polyvagel theory from Stephen Porges and Peter Levine

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The six core processes of Buddhist ACT are introduced.

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Corey talks about his experiences working at a homeless shelter, being homeless, and the need for systemic change from a Buddhist perspective.

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Corey talks about his joining the Zen Peacemakers, the founder Bernie Glassman Roshi, and Bernie's work with poverty and collective suffering.

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Don Javier, Nana Lourdes, and John talk about Indigenous, Buddhist, and Daoist spiritual responses to Imperialism.

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John and Javier Ramirez from Abya Yala Update talk about building spiritual community within the collapse of the Western Empire











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Dean of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix
Vietnamese Zen monk, poet, peace activist, Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism
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Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools, Brain Health Education and Research Institute
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