Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 39. Halloween Special: Using Fear as the Path
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 39Halloween Special: Using Fear as the Path In this episode’s of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast Joe and Damien discuss the role of fear in Vajrayana practices. 00:00:10 the role of fear and the path. Milarepa statement about fear of death. The Island: An Anthology of the Buddha’s Teaching of Nibbana book. Paltrul Rinpoche on the importance of contemplating death. 00:04:10 Damien shares his personal experiences of death. A Year to Live: How to Live This Year as if it Were Your Last, book by Stephen Levine. 00:12:09 The power of fear. Resting in the waves of life. 00:20:25 The fear of fear. Practice of Chöd and nurturing demons and negative emotions until they are satisfied, thereby disintegrating the ego and developing compassion. 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/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bfAudio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 38. From Stillness to the Sky: Shamatha to Trekchö
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 38. From Stillness to the Sky: Shamatha to TrekchöJoe and Damien conclude the Eightfold Path series with a discussion about Right Meditation. 00:00:10 Introduction to Right Meditation. The importance of Shamatha and Vipassana. 00:09:24 Drenpa and the union of Shamatha and Vippasana. The Jhanas. 00:13:25 Dzogchen and the Eightfold Path. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche teaching on the nature of mind. The importance of Ngondro and the development of devotion. Dzongsar Kyhentse Rinpoche on the importance of merit. 00:18:50 Skillful methods to develop merit. 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/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bfAudio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 37, Right Mindfulness: The Unfabricated Moment
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 37Right Mindfulness: The Unfabricated MomentJoe and Damien continue the Eightfold Path series with a discussion about Right Mindfulness. 00:00:10 Mindfulness and the path. Being present and recognizing the experience only happens in the present moment. 00:12:50 How can one become mindful? Breath as a tool for developing mindfulness. Example of a concise Shamatha meditation. The importance of drenpa, mindfulness, specifically recollection or remembering. 00:21:25 Advice from a Terton. Mindfulness and death. Advice for cultivating mindfulness off of the cushion. Mindfulness as a doorway to realization. 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/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bfAudio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 36 Less Work, More Dharma... Right Livelihood
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 36 Less Work, More Dharma... Right LivelihoodJoe 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. 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/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bfAudio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 35. Vast as the Sky, Fine as Barley Powder: Right Action in Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 35 Vast as the Sky, Fine as Barley Powder: Right Action in DzogchenJoe and Damien continue the Eightfold Path Series, focusing on Right Action from a Dzogchen perspective. 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/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bfAudio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms
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