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.

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