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Talks with Daniel Scharpenburg (Gegan Kelsang Dakpa). Daniel is a class facilitator at the Rime Buddhist Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was given the title "Gegan" in the Rime tradition and is a ... more
FAQs about Sharpening the Mind:How many episodes does Sharpening the Mind have?The podcast currently has 380 episodes available.
July 26, 2021The Buddha and SufferingCan a spiritual teacher from thousands of years ago really teach us anything?Also, is Buddhism really negative?...more28minPlay
July 19, 2021The Six PerfectionsGenerosity, Virtue, Patience, Diligence, Concentration, and Wisdom....more19minPlay
July 12, 2021Like a Sudden Flash of LightningIkkyu said, "Like a vanishing dew, a passing apparition or sudden flash of lighting - already gone - thus should one regard one's self."This is my talk on the self. We teach that all things are impermanent, and that includes us. (sorry)If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more16minPlay
July 12, 2021Like a Sudden Flash of LightningIkkyu said, "Like a vanishing dew, a passing apparition or sudden flash of lighting - already gone - thus should one regard one's self."This is my talk on the self. We teach that all things are impermanent, and that includes us. (sorry)If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more16minPlay
July 11, 2021Lessons In My DelusionThis episode is going to mostly be a life update sort of thing. I felt inspired to just share how the way I see things has shifted some in the past year or so. I think labels don't matter all that much, but I've stopped calling myself a "Zen Buddhist". That doesn't feel like the path for me anymore. The path for me is the way of the Bodhisattva. I know that now. If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more38minPlay
June 23, 2021Guarding Awareness"Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva Reading + Talk Chapter 5.Guarding Awareness.The book I'm reading from can be purchased here: https://www.shambhala.com/entering-the-way-of-the-bodhisattva-15591.html If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more48minPlay
June 23, 2021Guarding Awareness"Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva Reading + Talk Chapter 5.Guarding Awareness.The book I'm reading from can be purchased here: https://www.shambhala.com/entering-the-way-of-the-bodhisattva-15591.html If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more48minPlay
June 16, 2021Teachings on Carefulness"Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva Reading + Talk Chapter 4. Teachings on Carefulness. The book I'm reading from can be purchased here: https://www.shambhala.com/entering-the-way-of-the-bodhisattva-15591.html If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more31minPlay
June 02, 2021Embracing Bodhichitta"Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva" by Shantideva Reading + Talk Chapter 3. Embracing Bodhichitta. Can we celebrate our spiritual path? The book I'm reading from can be purchased here: https://www.shambhala.com/entering-the-way-of-the-bodhisattva-15591.html If you want to donate to support this work, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/danielscharpenburg...more17minPlay
FAQs about Sharpening the Mind:How many episodes does Sharpening the Mind have?The podcast currently has 380 episodes available.