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 

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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 

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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

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00:00 Introduction

Joseph Wagner interviews Damien Abel, co-host of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast. Damien discusses his dharma background and how he connected with Denver Dzogchen.

In this first episode of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast host Damien Abel talks with Joseph Wagner, founder and resident teacher at Denver Dzogchen, a Tibetan Buddhist center located in Denver, Colorado. Joseph discusses his dharma background and how Denver Dzogchen came to be.

For more information visit https://www.denverdzogchen.com/

Joseph talks about the karmic tendrils that pulled him towards Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, his first meeting with him, and how it impacted his entire life.

Joseph Wagner has been a Buddhist practitioner since 1988 and is the resident teacher at Chönyi Ling/Denver Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhist Center, located in Denver, Colorado. Visit https://denverdzogchen.com/ for information about our weekly meditation sessions and other teachings and activities.

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Reciting the Vajrasattva 100-Syllable Mantra 108 Times.