Denver Dzogchen

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 30 Echoes of Padmasambhava: The Living Legacy of Tertons and Termas 00:00:15 Introduction to Tertons and Termas.  00:07:30 Joe’s experiences with a living Terton.  00:17:05 The importance of Samaya. The Fourth Time.  00:20:05 The bright blaze of Dzogchen teachings. Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Terser, and Chokgyur Terser.  00:28:30 The importance of practitioners as lineage holders.    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 [https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html]  Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ [https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ [https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/] Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social]  Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos] and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf [https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf] Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487] and other podcast platforms

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 29  No Fear in the Open Sky: Dzogchen Perspectives on Accepting Death Disclaimer: this episode contains content related to death and may be upsetting. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. 00:00:15 Death and cultural. Buddhist practice and the importance of contemplation of death.  00:09:25 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche teaching on death.  00:11:00 Acceptance of impermanence and the uncertainty of death. Death as inspiration.  00:24:20 Death as a mirror. The mind beyond death. The dangers of nihilism.  00:30:15 Teaching from Paltrul Rinpoche.   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 [https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html]  Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ [https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ [https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/] Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social]  Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos] and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf [https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf] Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487] and other podcast platforms

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 28 Episode 28 The Great Perfection Needs a Great Path: Vajrayana’s Crucial Role 00:00:15 Overview of Dzogchen.  00:14:09 Glimpses of recognition and practice as the path of transformation. Importance of mantra recitation and Yidam practice. Teachings of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Lama Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche.  00:28:50 Importance of the accumulation of 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 [https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html]  Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ [https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ [https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/] Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social]  Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos] and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf [https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf] Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487] and other podcast platforms

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 27 Radiant Liberation: The Wisdom of Pure Realm Practice 00:00:15 What is pure realm practice and why is it important? Death, the bardo, aspirations and peace.  00:05:00 Advice from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on how to be successful on the Dharma path: enlightenment and liberation from samsara.  The moment of death and rainbow body. Pure realms. Sukhavati (Dewachen), Amitabha’s pure realm. The bhumis and other pure realms. 00:16:40 The Bodhisattva vow and benefiting others.  00:28:20 Importance of trust in the blessings of the masters. The nature of the masters. The practice of Phowa.  00:37:10 Non-attachment and love. The importance of aspirations.  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 [https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html]  Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ [https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ [https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/] Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social]  Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos] and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf [https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf] Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487] and other podcast platforms

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 26 Aspiration Prayers: Shooting Arrows into the Future  00:00:15 Aspirations and the path. Progress and the difference between grasping and aspiring. Purification of negative karma. Advice from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Liberation and pure realms.  00:15:55 A practice of making aspirations. Setting a wholesome intention and letting go.  00:25:50 Making aspirations as vast as you can. The King of Aspirations Prayer.  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 [https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html]  Find us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ [https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/ [https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/] Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/denverdzogchen.bsky.social]  Video available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@DenverDzogchen108/videos] and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf [https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf] Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487] and other podcast platforms