Denver Dzogchen

Meditation, Dharma talks, conversations and more from Denver Dzogchen, a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. This podcast is not monetized. If you enjoy and benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the costs of the Denver Dzogchen Meditation Center. Donations for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=E6T9YZFDBE5J2&no_recurring=0&item_name=Help+support+Denver+Dzogchen%21¤cy_code=USD or to https://account.venmo.com/u/Urgyenatha

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Jan 9, 2025 · 27 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 20. Ngondro and Vajrasattva: Purification of Obscurations and Karma
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 20 Ngondro and Vajrasattva: Purification of Obscurations and Karma Continuation of our Ngondro series, from Episode 18. 00:00:12 Introduction: overview of Vajrasattva practice of purification of speech and mind. Importance of receiving transmission from a qualified teacher. 00:07:35 Ngondro, the beginning and the end of the path. Primordial purity. 00:09:35 Benefits of intense mantra practice. Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Dudjom Rinpoche and importance of Vajrasattva practice. 00:15:40 Garchen Rinpoche and perceiving all sounds as mantra. Sacralizing all environments. 00:22:00 Vajrasattva, letting go of disturbing emotions, and healing. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche reciting the Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra 108 Times: https://youtu.be/Dg1MIOwIqJE Vajrasattva 100 syllable mantra: OM VAJRA SATVA SAMAYA, MANU PALAYA, VAJRA SATVA TVENOPA, TISHTHA DRIDHO MEBHAVA, SUTOSHYO MEBHAVA, SUPOSHYO MEBHAVA, ANU RAKTO MEBHAVA, SARVA SIDDHI MEM PRAYACCHA, SARVA KARMA SUCHAME, CHITTAM SHRE YAM KURU HUNG, HA HA HA HA HOH, BHAGAVAN SARVA TATHAGATA VAJRA MAME MUNCHA VAJRI BHAVA MAHA SAMAYA SATYA AH Note: we strive to release a new episode on each Guru Rinpoche Day and Dakini Day. Podcast timestamps and chapters are provided for informational purposes. Any mistakes or spelling errors are the fault of volunteers who assist in the production of these videos. Please contact us with any questions or requests for future episodes. Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Dec 25, 2024 · 44 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 19. A Christmas Special: Mystical Musings with Father Francis Tiso
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 19 A Christmas Special: Mystical Musings with Father Francis Tiso 00:00:12 Introduction, Father Tiso’s background 00:02:18 Beyond My Seeing, poem by Father Tiso (Note: video in Youtube and Spotify version includes captions) 00:08:12 Markings, book by Dag Hammarskjold 00:11:22 The Master and His Emissary, book by Iain McGilchrist. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of Bicameral Mind, book by Julian Jaynes. The relationship between the brain’s hemispheres. 00:14:36 Wayne Teasdale, combing the traditions of Christianity and Hinduism. Importance of techniques taught by the masters. Breaking down the supports of the ego. 00:19:05 Father Tiso’s introduction to Buddhism. Evans-Wentz books, Tibet’s Great Yogi Milarepa, The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation. Chogyam Trunpga Rinpoche. H.H. Jigdal Dachen Sakya Rinpoche. Jetsunma Khandro Rinpoche, Jetsam Tenzin Palmo, Gyalwang Drukchen Rinpoche, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche 00:23:45 Father Tiso’s background in Buddhist practice, Ngondro, Wang, research in Dolpo, Dorje Sempa 00:26:25 Unity of practice among different traditions and the transformative outcome of what we are practicing. Problematic nature of “us vs. them.” 00:30:10 Parallel between the notion that Christ is the Absolute and the Tibetan Tulku system. Christian Trinitarian Theory and the Four Kayas: Dharmakaya, Nirmanakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Svabhavikakaya. Amitabha, Chenrezig, and Guru Rinpoche. 00:33:32 Father Tiso’s research of Rainbow Body, Khenpo A Cho, Dr. Tenpa Shitsegang, Lopon Tenzin Namdak, John Myrdhin Reynolds, Khenpo Achuk, Shroud of Turin, and the light within us. Find Father Tiso on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/francis.tiso and his books “Rainbow Body and Resurrection: Spiritual Attainment, the Dissolution of the Material Body, and the Case of Khenpo A Cho” and “Liberation in One Lifetime: Biographies and Teaching of Milarepa” available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Francis-Tiso/author/B00JKU3K26?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1734785855&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Dec 10, 2024 · 34 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 18. Ngondro and Bodhichitta: For The Benefit of All Beings
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 18 Ngondro and Bodhichitta: For The Benefit of All Beings 00:00:12 Continuation of Ngondro series: Bodhichitta, what is it and why is it so important? 00:04:36 Aspiration and enjoying effort. 00:09:13 Ngondro as the first stage on the path 00:13:30 Endless Bodhichitta and the fuel for practice 00:17:38 Working with mental and physical pain. The importance of aspiration. 00:23:10 The Buddha’s teachings on karma and intention 00:27:00 Karmic enhancement 00:33:31 Way of the Bodhisattva Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Nov 25, 2024 · 39 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 17 - Ngondro and Refuge: Shifting Away from Samsara
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 17 Ngondro and Refuge: Shifting Away from Samsara 00:00:12 Continuation of Ngondro series: Refuge. What does it mean to take refuge and why is it important? 00:03:55 Nature of impermanence. “Decay is inherent in all compounded things, strive on with diligence.” - Buddha 00:06:00 Being a refugee. 00:08:44 Taking refuge in the Buddha. Refuge tree visualization. Taking refuge inwardly. 00:12:15 Garchen Rinpoche instructions to stop taking refuge in his body and take refuge in his mind, which is inseparable from your mind. 00:19:34 Refuge and transformation. 00:23:15 Release of a chronic tension. 00:27:50 Taking refuge in the Dharma. 00:29:42 Eight worldly concerns. Hope and fear. Movement from Shenwang to Rangwang. 00:31:19 Benefiting others around you. Garchen Rinpoche Tonglen practice. 00:32:15 Taking refuge in the Sangha. Different levels of Sangha. 00:36:10 Refuge Tree. Shifting our allegiance from samsara to the ultimate nature. Building a habit to take refuge in the Dharma. Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bfAudio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Nov 11, 2024 · 37 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 16 Ngondro: Foundational Practices for Purification and Transformation
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 16 Ngondro: Foundational Practices for Purification and Transformation 00:00:12 Introduction: Introduction to the Inner Ngondro. 00:03:32 Ngondro is a highly effective system 00:05:45 Prostrations 00:05:00 Parts of the Ngondro: Refuge, Bodhichitta, Vajrasattva, Mandala, and Guru Yoga. 00:10:30 Importance of faith and confidence. Reorientation from wrong view to right view. Accumulate of merit. Purification of obscurations. 00:21:45 Importance of Ngondro in modern times 00:25:40 Joe’s first meeting with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 00:28:30 Hardship, diligence, and the path. Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media:ax Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Oct 26, 2024 · 29 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 15: Samsara: Suffering as Medicine
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 15 Samsara: Suffering as Medicine 00:00:12 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma: The Suffering of Samsara 00:02:00 The importance of this contemplation 00:06:50 Garchen Rinpoche, the hell realms being a hospital and suffering as medicine 00:08:45 Paltrul Rinpoche on happiness and suffering 00:10:14 Anything negative is the purification of karma 00:16:00 Summation of the Buddha’s teachings 00:18:30 Lojong, Milarepa, how excellent it is to have nothing, and self-arising joy 00:23:28 Great joy that comes from letting everything go 00:26:40 Closing thoughts on the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind Toward the Dharma, Words of My Perfect Teacher Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Oct 12, 2024 · 32 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 14: Karma and the Power of Intention
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 14 Karma and the Power of Intention 00:00:12 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, Karma, cause and effect. Garchen Rinpoche and Patrol Rinpoche teachings on Karma. 00:10:00 Awareness, Bodhisattva intent and Karmic outcome. Encouragement to receive teachings from Garchen Rinpoche https://garchen.net. What would Garchen Rinpoche do? 00:18:45 Action and inaction 00:22:52 Complete wholeness 00:25:22 Karmic amplifiers 00:28:00 Power of intention Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Sep 27, 2024 · 29 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 13 Embracing Change: Buddhist Wisdom of Impermanence
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 13 Embracing Change: Buddhist Wisdom of Impermanence 00:00:15 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, outer and inner aspects of impermanence, and incorporating reflections on death in life. 00:14:40 Patrul Rinpoche on death. 00:18:10 Living in the present. Inspiration and motivation. 00:25:30 Milarepa and transcending fear of death. Charnel ground practice. Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Sep 13, 2024 · 38 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 12: The Precious Human Rebirth
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 12 The Precious Human Rebirth 00:00:15 Introduction, Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, Ngondro Preliminary Practices, foundational teachings of Buddhism 00:05:29 The Precious Human Rebirth 00:10:00 The opportunity of life as a spiritual path, reincarnation, scientific materialism, nihilism, Eight Freedoms 00:18:20 Signs of reincarnation in life 00:24:00 Eight Freedoms discussion continued 00:25:36 Ten Riches, karmic implications of occupations 00:32:36 Practice of gratitude, recognition of how incredibly fortunate we are, and helping others Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Aug 28, 2024 · 31 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 11. Yedharma Stupas: Averting the Iron Dog Year Prophecy
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 11 Yedharma Stupas: Averting the Iron Dog Year Prophecy 00:00:12 Introduction, Siddhi Energetics https://www.siddhienergetics.com/, Future Alchemy https://futurealchemy.com 00:02:20 2030 Iron Dog Year Prophecy https://khenchenlama.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prophecy-Treasure-for-Worlds-Future.pdf, Tertons, Purification 00:08:45 Building Stupas. Yedharma Dharani https://www.lotsawahouse.org/words-of-the-buddha/essence-of-dependent-origination, Yedharma Stupas http://yedharma.com 00:19:40 Faith, Pure Perception, Stupas in nature, enjoying the natural environment 00:25:40 Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche, Ringsel, Stupa on the moon Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Aug 14, 2024 · 35 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 10. Nepal: The Center of Mandala
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 10 Nepal: The Center of Mandala 00:00:13 Introduction 00:04:40 Tantric energy of Kathmandu, Boudhanath stupa 00:15:20 Circumambulating the stupa with Father Francis Tiso 00:18:40 Tulku Pema Rigtsal 00:28:20 Yedharma Stupas for Averting the Iron Dog Year, https://futurealchemy.com/shop/yedharma-interdependence-stupas/ and http://yedharma.com/index.html 00:30:35 Pure perception Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
Jun 1, 2024 · 35 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 9. The Power of Mantra: Vajrayana in Practice
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 9 The Power of Mantra: Vajrayana in Practice 00:00:15 Introduction 00:01:00 What is mantra? 00:04:28 Types of mantras, importance of working with a teacher, and the four activities. 00:08:00 Mantras and outer or inner context. Wang (empowerment), Lung (oral transmission) and Tri (instructions), 00:11:45 Receiving empowerments online, practicing in modern times, and the importance of Guru and Kalyanamitra (spiritual friends). Tsokynyi Rinpoche. 00:17:30 Denver Dzogchen WhatsApp Group and the importance of sangha. Erik Drew, Jun-Luc Archard, and Father Francis Tiso. 00:26:20 Garchen Rinpoche, love, vulnerability and openness. Practitioner in federal prison. 00:33:40 Reference to Denver Dzogchen Podcast episode 8: https://youtu.be/p4RMSN6KEmA 00:34:00 Thank you and contact us through https://www.denverdzogchen.com with requests for future discussions. Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@denverdzogchen?_t=8lfbQr8Vx5L&_r=1 Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
May 24, 2024 · 12 min
Ye Dharma Dharini 108 Times
Please join the Denver Dzogchen Sangha in reciting the Ye Dharma Dharini for Garchen Rinpoche's Long Life! Contact us at info@denverdzogchen.com to share you accumulation totals! OM YE DHARMA HETU-PRABHAVA HETUM TESHAM TATHAGATO HYAVADAT TESHAM CHA YO NIRODHA EVAM VADI MAHASHRAMANAH SVAHA All dharmas originate from causes.The Tathagata has taught these causes,And also that which puts a stop to these causes—This too has been taught by the Great Shramana Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche reciting the Ye Dharma Dharini 108 times. Find us on social media: Facebook ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/⁠⁠ Video available on Youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos⁠⁠ and Spotify ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf⁠⁠ Audio available on Apple ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487⁠⁠ and other podcast platforms
May 18, 2024 · 31 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana 00:00:25 Introduction. Podcast episodes will be published on each Dakini Day and Guru Rinpoche Day 00:01:30 Feelingization and transformation 00:05:35 Richard Arthure, Chogyam Trunpga Rinpoche, and Vajrasattva visualization. Khenpo Ngawang. 00:10:30 Divine pride 00:11:45 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, abide in the view 00:15:30 Lama Norsok Rinpoche, yidam practice and blessings of the view 00:19:20 Guru Yoga. Importance of devotion, compassion and divine pride. Avalokiteshvara. Garchen Rinpoche. Khenpo Munsel. Attachment, love, one taste, pure perception. 00:30:00 Thank you and contact us through https://www.denverdzogchen.com with requests for future discussions. Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@denverdzogchen?_t=8lfbQr8Vx5L&_r=1 Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
May 3, 2024 · 40 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 7. The Tantric Activities of Denver Dzogchen
00:00:05 Introduction 00:01:15 Denver Dzogchen Dark Retreat Cabin 00:06:10 Colorado Beyul 00:11:30 Carving of Guru Padmasambhava Statue 00:16.04 Experience your environment as sacred and pure 00:18:35 Stupas: Yedharma Project http://yedharma.com/index.html and building of large stupas 00:23:08 Generosity and an attitude of making offerings 00:29:39 Barche Lamsel Group Practice, Tuesday evening sessions, Ngondro group sessions, Tsok 00:35:00 Spreading blessings and generosity to the homeless 00:39:08 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.com, learn about our Tuesday night group sessions.Visit sponsors www.futurealchemy.com and siddhienergetics.com. If you enjoy this podcast pleases subscribe and like us. In addition to Youtube, the podcast is available in video format on Spotify and audio format on major podcast platforms. Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@denverdzogchen?_t=8lfbQr8Vx5L&_r=1
Apr 20, 2024 · 33 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 6. Staying Psyched: Diligence and the Path
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 6 Staying Psyched: Diligence and the Path 00:00:08 Podcast sponsor: Future Alchemy, www.futurealchemy.com 00:01:30 Importance of diligence on the path 00:03:00 Enthusiasm and consistency 00:06:00 Act as our own agent. 00:07:09 “Let go of samsara slowly” - Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 00:08:50 Accomplishment retreats, habits and gradual progress 00:18:40 Embrace modernity in a skillful way 00:20:40 Renunciation 00:22:33 Reading about masters and getting psyched, biographies and Treasury of Lives https://treasuryoflives.org 00:24:20 Importance of having good role models and reflecting on impermanence 00:27:15 Mandala of everything 00:31:38 Stay engaged and excited about the path 00:32.30 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.com, learn about our Tuesday night group sessions.Visit sponsors www.futurealchemy.com and siddhienergetics.com. If you enjoy this podcast pleases subscribe and like us. In addition to Youtube, the podcast is available in video format on Spotify and audio format on major podcast platforms. Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/
Apr 5, 2024 · 32 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 5 Presence and Liberation: Practicing Dharma in Daily Life
00:00:12 Podcast sponsor: Siddhi Energetics, https://www.siddhienergetics.com/ 00:00:35 Introduction 00:01:28 Importance of the Tibetan Calendar, 88th birthday of Garchen Rinpoche, anniversary of passing of Taranatha, Dakini Day, etc. 00:04:10 Practice on and off the cushion 00:08:14 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on starting and ending a session, life as a Sadhana 00:11:30 Gratitude and Bodhichitta, steps toward waking up 00:16:23 Childlike openness, the dreamlike nature of life, advice from Erik Drew 00:23:05 Drenpa, mindfulness. Morning session continues throughout the day. 00:26:50 Be relaxed, open, and spacious meditation 00:29:27 Tonglen 00:31:43 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.com. If you enjoy this podcast pleases subscribe and like us. In addition to Youtube, the podcast is available in video format on Spotify, and audio format on major podcast platforms
Mar 23, 2024 · 34 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 4: Faith and Devotion in Vajrayana
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 4 Faith and Devotion in Vajrayana 00:00 Introduction 00:06:03 Types of faith in Buddhism 00:10:20 Cultivation of faith 00:12:10 Empty Cloud, the Autobiography of the Chinese Master Xu Yun 00:14:10 Aspiration, effort and the path 00:19:50 Lojong 00:24:19 Seeing everyone as Buddhas and Love Meditation, Dharma talks, conversations and more from Denver Dzogchen, a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. This podcast is not monetized. If you enjoy and benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the costs of the Denver Dzogchen Meditation Center. Donations for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=E6T9YZFDBE5J2&no_recurring=0&item_name=Help+support+Denver+Dzogchen%21¤cy_code=USD Or via Venmo using this link: https://account.venmo.com/u/Urgyenatha
Mar 15, 2024 · 28 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 3. Stupas, Relics and Ringsel: Sacred Objects in Vajrayana.
00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Joseph Wagner’s introduction to sacred objects. 00:04:05 Ringsel 00:07:28 Placebo effect and Karmic Tendrel 00:12:55 What is Tantra 00:14:35 Magic of sacred objects and Dutsi story 00:19:04 Stupas: Wat Saket Temple and The Golden Mount, Ye Dharma Project, Denver Dzogchen supporting Andrea Loseries stupa project, stupa containing Choying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche’s Ringsel on the moon. http://yedharma.com/index.html https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html
Mar 1, 2024 · 22 min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast #2: Damien Abel's Dharma History
Joseph Wagner interviews Damien Abel, co-host of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast. Damien discusses his dharma background and how he connected with Denver Dzogchen.