

Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen
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 or to https://account.venmo.com/u/Urgyenatha
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Oct 12, 2024 • 32min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 14: Karma and the Power of Intention
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 14
Karma and the Power of Intention
00:00:12 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, Karma, cause and effect. Garchen Rinpoche and Patrol Rinpoche teachings on Karma.
00:10:00 Awareness, Bodhisattva intent and Karmic outcome. Encouragement to receive teachings from Garchen Rinpoche https://garchen.net. What would Garchen Rinpoche do?
00:18:45 Action and inaction
00:22:52 Complete wholeness
00:25:22 Karmic amplifiers
00:28:00 Power of intention
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Sep 27, 2024 • 29min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 13 Embracing Change: Buddhist Wisdom of Impermanence
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 13
Embracing Change: Buddhist Wisdom of Impermanence
00:00:15 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, outer and inner aspects of impermanence, and incorporating reflections on death in life.
00:14:40 Patrul Rinpoche on death.
00:18:10 Living in the present. Inspiration and motivation.
00:25:30 Milarepa and transcending fear of death. Charnel ground practice.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 38min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 12: The Precious Human Rebirth
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 12
The Precious Human Rebirth
00:00:15 Introduction, Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, Ngondro Preliminary Practices, foundational teachings of Buddhism
00:05:29 The Precious Human Rebirth
00:10:00 The opportunity of life as a spiritual path, reincarnation, scientific materialism, nihilism, Eight Freedoms
00:18:20 Signs of reincarnation in life
00:24:00 Eight Freedoms discussion continued
00:25:36 Ten Riches, karmic implications of occupations
00:32:36 Practice of gratitude, recognition of how incredibly fortunate we are, and helping others
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Aug 28, 2024 • 32min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 11. Yedharma Stupas: Averting the Iron Dog Year Prophecy
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 11
Yedharma Stupas: Averting the Iron Dog Year Prophecy
00:00:12 Introduction, Siddhi Energetics https://www.siddhienergetics.com/, Future Alchemy https://futurealchemy.com
00:02:20 2030 Iron Dog Year Prophecy https://khenchenlama.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prophecy-Treasure-for-Worlds-Future.pdf, Tertons, Purification
00:08:45 Building Stupas. Yedharma Dharani https://www.lotsawahouse.org/words-of-the-buddha/essence-of-dependent-origination, Yedharma Stupas http://yedharma.com
00:19:40 Faith, Pure Perception, Stupas in nature, enjoying the natural environment
00:25:40 Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche, Ringsel, Stupa on the moon
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Aug 14, 2024 • 35min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 10. Nepal: The Center of Mandala
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 10
Nepal: The Center of Mandala
00:00:13 Introduction
00:04:40 Tantric energy of Kathmandu, Boudhanath stupa
00:15:20 Circumambulating the stupa with Father Francis Tiso
00:18:40 Tulku Pema Rigtsal
00:28:20 Yedharma Stupas for Averting the Iron Dog Year, https://futurealchemy.com/shop/yedharma-interdependence-stupas/ and http://yedharma.com/index.html
00:30:35 Pure perception
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Jun 1, 2024 • 35min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 9. The Power of Mantra: Vajrayana in Practice
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 9
The Power of Mantra: Vajrayana in Practice
00:00:15 Introduction
00:01:00 What is mantra?
00:04:28 Types of mantras, importance of working with a teacher, and the four activities.
00:08:00 Mantras and outer or inner context. Wang (empowerment), Lung (oral transmission) and Tri (instructions),
00:11:45 Receiving empowerments online, practicing in modern times, and the importance of Guru and Kalyanamitra (spiritual friends). Tsokynyi Rinpoche.
00:17:30 Denver Dzogchen WhatsApp Group and the importance of sangha. Erik Drew, Jun-Luc Archard, and Father Francis Tiso.
00:26:20 Garchen Rinpoche, love, vulnerability and openness. Practitioner in federal prison.
00:33:40 Reference to Denver Dzogchen Podcast episode 8: https://youtu.be/p4RMSN6KEmA
00:34:00 Thank you and contact us through https://www.denverdzogchen.com with requests for future discussions.
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May 24, 2024 • 12min
Ye Dharma Dharini 108 Times
Please join the Denver Dzogchen Sangha in reciting the Ye Dharma Dharini for Garchen Rinpoche's Long Life! Contact us at info@denverdzogchen.com to share you accumulation totals!
OM YE DHARMA HETU-PRABHAVA HETUM TESHAM TATHAGATO HYAVADAT TESHAM CHA YO NIRODHA EVAM VADI MAHASHRAMANAH SVAHA
All dharmas originate from causes.The Tathagata has taught these causes,And also that which puts a stop to these causes—This too has been taught by the Great Shramana
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche reciting the Ye Dharma Dharini 108 times.
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May 18, 2024 • 31min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8
Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8
Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana
00:00:25 Introduction. Podcast episodes will be published on each Dakini Day and Guru Rinpoche Day
00:01:30 Feelingization and transformation
00:05:35 Richard Arthure, Chogyam Trunpga Rinpoche, and Vajrasattva visualization. Khenpo Ngawang.
00:10:30 Divine pride
00:11:45 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, abide in the view
00:15:30 Lama Norsok Rinpoche, yidam practice and blessings of the view
00:19:20 Guru Yoga. Importance of devotion, compassion and divine pride. Avalokiteshvara. Garchen Rinpoche. Khenpo Munsel. Attachment, love, one taste, pure perception.
00:30:00 Thank you and contact us through https://www.denverdzogchen.com with requests for future discussions.
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May 3, 2024 • 40min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 7. The Tantric Activities of Denver Dzogchen
00:00:05 Introduction
00:01:15 Denver Dzogchen Dark Retreat Cabin
00:06:10 Colorado Beyul
00:11:30 Carving of Guru Padmasambhava Statue
00:16.04 Experience your environment as sacred and pure
00:18:35 Stupas: Yedharma Project http://yedharma.com/index.html and building of large stupas
00:23:08 Generosity and an attitude of making offerings
00:29:39 Barche Lamsel Group Practice, Tuesday evening sessions, Ngondro group sessions, Tsok
00:35:00 Spreading blessings and generosity to the homeless
00:39:08 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.com, learn about our Tuesday night group sessions.Visit sponsors www.futurealchemy.com and siddhienergetics.com. If you enjoy this podcast pleases subscribe and like us. In addition to Youtube, the podcast is available in video format on Spotify and audio format on major podcast platforms.
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Apr 20, 2024 • 33min
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 6. Staying Psyched: Diligence and the Path
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
00:32.30 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.com, learn about our Tuesday night group sessions.Visit sponsors www.futurealchemy.com and siddhienergetics.com. If you enjoy this podcast pleases subscribe and like us. In addition to Youtube, the podcast is available in video format on Spotify and audio format on major podcast platforms.
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