Denver Dzogchen

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 57
Smoke That Clears the Field: The Sang Offering as Purification and Invitation
00:01:16: Introduction to a discussion about offerings to Sang offerings. Origins as a Bon practice. Kilung Rinpoche teaching on Sang offerings. Riwo Sancho offering. 
00:09:10 The four classes of beings: Buddhas and Bodhisattvas; Protectors; six classes of beings (hell beings, pretas, animals, human beings, demi-gods, and gods), and; karmic creditors. 
00:14:00 Connection to illness and modern pollution problems. Harmonizing the elements. 
00:20:20 Visualization and generosity practices. The King of Aspiration prayer. Recap of the Sang offering practice and discussion of concise related practices. The importance of receiving the reading transmission or lung for these practices. 
Native American Flute, Michael Volchok
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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 56The Hidden Accumulation: Dana as the Root of Transmission00:01:16: Introduction to a discussion about offerings to teachers. The importance of making offerings for to teachers. Discussion about supporting teachers, monks and nuns, and cultural differences. 00:10:15 Vajrayana, visualized offerings, and a Longchenpa story. Costs associated with offering teachings. Considerations related to how much to offer. 00:17:45 Offerings, merit, and accomplishment. 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.Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities: Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r**Introduction music - Rush, Something for Nothing, used under fair use for purposes allowed under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.** 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

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 55
Secret Enhancements in the Vajrayana 

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00:01:28: Introduction to a discussion about Enhancements. Negative and positive thinking. Embracing today as an enhancement. Making the most of this moment.  
00:12:15 The role of enhancements during different phases of one’s practice. Hunger being the best sauce. Thinking Allowed, Colin Wilson, recording on having enough energy to keep on going. 
00:17:15 The brain, willpower, comfort and discomfort. A simple practice of intention and will. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche instruction. Lessons from Alcoholics Anonymous. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 54
Aliens, UAPs and other beings from a Practice Viewpoint 

00:01:28: Introduction to a discussion about aliens, consciousness and Dharma. The importance of having a practice viewpoint. Trojan Horse by John Keel
00:07:30 Cultural conditioning and appearances. The Eight Class of Spirits in Tibetan Buddhism. 
00:14:20 A word of caution related to researching this topic. Erik Pema Kunsang. The importance of protection practices and lineage. 
00:25:00 Psychic powers, inclination toward shamanism, and Chod. Poonjaji quote. 
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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 53
How to Establish a Home Shrine
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00:01:28: Introduction to a discussion about a home shrine in Tibetan Buddhism. Creating a sacred space for your meditation practice. A body/statue, dharma text, and stupa or crystal symbolizing Body, Speech, and Mind. A shrine as a mandala. 
00:11:15 Discussion of the offering bowls: water for drinking, water for washing, flowers, incense, light, saffron water (and Bumpa), food, and music. Ram Yam Kham, Om Ah Hung to purify and bless the offerings. 
00:17:55 The purpose of making offerings. Stories from Joseph’s recent trip to India.  
00:23:25 Damien shares about Guru Yoga and offering practice. The importance of making the practice your own. 
00:28:00 Encouragement to explore setting up a space for your home practice. Your intention is what is most important. 

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