Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 36

Less Work, More Dharma... Right Livelihood

Joe and Damien continue the Eightfold Path series with a discussion about Right Livelihood. 

00:00:10 Right Livelihood and considerations in the modern world. Karma and jobs. 

00:11:15 Virtuosity and the importance of balance. Trappings of the pursuit of wealth and the benefit of meritorious professions.  

00:18:08 Dzogchen, the Eightfold Path, wholesomeness, and wholeness. Henry David Thoreau quotes on wholeness, minimalism, and luxury. The Eight Worldly Concerns. Drenpa (mindfulness) and controlling our appetite. 

00:25:25 Contemplation on the nature of samsara. 

00:27:12 How to bring the most benefit to the job that you have. Garchen Rinpoche on work and practice. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 35

Vast as the Sky, Fine as Barley Powder: Right Action in Dzogchen

Joe and Damien continue the Eightfold Path Series, focusing on Right Action from a Dzogchen perspective. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 34

Right Intention: Bodhicitta in Dzogchen

00:00:10 Eightfold Path Series Continued. Recap of episode 32 and introduction to Right Intention. The importance of wholesomeness from a Dzogchen perspective. Way of the Boddhisatva. 

00:19:00  The importance of making an intention and letting go. Turning the direction of the ship of your life. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 33

Nectar of Balance: Herbs and Supplements on the Path 

00:00:10 Introduction to the role of supplements and herbs in a practitioner’s life. Joe’s connection with Tibetan medicine. www.siddhienegetics.com and www.futurealchmey.com 

00:08:00 The safety of design of these formulas. 

00:14:18 Discussion of Shilajit, Jing Builder, and Chulen. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 32

The World Through Buddha’s Eyes: Understanding Right View 

00:00:10 Introduction to the a series on the Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.  

00:13:30 Right View: understanding the truth of the situation, the nature of reality, impermanence and emptiness of self. 

00:19:20 The dreamlike nature of life and the importance of meditation and insight. Living life in the most beneficial way for all beings. 

00:35:05 Realizing that you are not your thoughts. How to See Yourself As You Really Are by the Dalai Lama. Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism by Peter Masefield.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 31

The Three Roots: Heart of the Vajrayana Path

00:00:15 Introduction to the Three Roots, the inner aspect of the Three Jewels: Guru/Lama, Yidam, and Dakini/Khandro

00:08:00 Living the path of the Buddha

00:16:36 Advice from Choying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche 

00:22:00 Meditation and growth 

00:27:52 Three Roots as a means to embodiment of the teachings 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 30

Echoes of Padmasambhava: The Living Legacy of Tertons and Termas

00:00:15 Introduction to Tertons and Termas. 

00:07:30 Joe’s experiences with a living Terton. 

00:17:05 The importance of Samaya. The Fourth Time. 

00:20:05 The bright blaze of Dzogchen teachings. Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Terser, and Chokgyur Terser. 

00:28:30 The importance of practitioners as lineage holders. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 29 

No Fear in the Open Sky: Dzogchen Perspectives on Accepting Death

Disclaimer: this episode contains content related to death and may be upsetting. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.

00:00:15 Death and cultural. Buddhist practice and the importance of contemplation of death. 

00:09:25 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche teaching on death. 

00:11:00 Acceptance of impermanence and the uncertainty of death. Death as inspiration. 

00:24:20 Death as a mirror. The mind beyond death. The dangers of nihilism. 

00:30:15 Teaching from Paltrul Rinpoche.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 28

Episode 28 The Great Perfection Needs a Great Path: Vajrayana’s Crucial Role

00:00:15 Overview of Dzogchen. 

00:14:09 Glimpses of recognition and practice as the path of transformation. Importance of mantra recitation and Yidam practice. Teachings of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Lama Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche. 

00:28:50 Importance of the accumulation of merit. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 27

Radiant Liberation: The Wisdom of Pure Realm Practice

00:00:15 What is pure realm practice and why is it important? Death, the bardo, aspirations and peace. 

00:05:00 Advice from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on how to be successful on the Dharma path: enlightenment and liberation from samsara.  The moment of death and rainbow body. Pure realms. Sukhavati (Dewachen), Amitabha’s pure realm. The bhumis and other pure realms.

00:16:40 The Bodhisattva vow and benefiting others. 

00:28:20 Importance of trust in the blessings of the masters. The nature of the masters. The practice of Phowa. 

00:37:10 Non-attachment and love. The importance of aspirations. 

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