Denver Dzogchen

Interdimensional Beings and the Awakened Mind

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.  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]  Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities:  Venmo donation link: https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9p Paypal donation link: https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r 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

The Mirror-Like Shrine

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 53 How to Establish a Home Shrine Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities:  Venmo donation link: https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9p Paypal donation link: https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r 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.  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

Poke A Hole In Through The Matrix With The Guru

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 52 Navigating the Guru Student Relationship - Continued Discussion Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities:  Venmo donation link: https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9p Paypal donation link: https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r 00:01:00: Introduction to a discussion about the student teacher relationship and modern considerations. Lamas mentioned: Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, 16th Karma Rangjung Ripe Dorje, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Sakya Trizin, Garchen Rinpoche, Dalai Lama.  00:08:30 Seeing a Lama as representing the lineage. The importance of a Kalyanamitra or spiritual friend. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Kilung Rinpoche. Learning from practice. Jigme Lingpa. 00:16:00 The importance of receiving teachings from a living lineage. Dr. Andrea Loseries and Chod practice. Ramana Maharshi. The importance of not giving up. Enthusiasm is as strong as a yak but as short as a yak’s tail. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The importance of a living Lama and Sangha. Garchen Rinpoche view on live and recorded virtual teachings and his Sambhogakaya form.  00:26:15 The importance of getting to know the teacher and how to make a karmic connection with them. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche statement on practice. Joe shares about his Ngondro practice and his connection to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Recognizing the Lama as a mirror. The essence of Samaya and training in Pure Vision.  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

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on Pure Perception and a Daily Practice

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 51 Pure Vision Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities:  PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=E6T9YZFDBE5J2&no_recurring=0&item_name=Help+support+Denver+Dzogchen%21¤cy_code=USD Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Urgyenatha 00:01:00: Introduction to a discussion about Pure Vision in the Vajrayana. What is Pure Vision, how do you cultivate and practice it? Discussion of the hallmarks of the different schools of Buddhism. 00:05:30 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche teaching on visualization. Discussion of the Two Truths. Guru Yoga and seeing everything as the path. Joe discusses a Longchen Nyingtik Guru Yoga practice.   00:12:45 Discussion of perception.  00:17:40 A story from the John Blofeld autobiography, The Wheel of Life. Seeing through a pure lens.  00:24:30 Joe shares a Pure Perception practice. Callback to episode on 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: 50 The Teacher Student Relationship in Vajrayana

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 50 The Teacher Student Relationship in Vajrayana  00:01:00: Introduction to a discussion about the teacher student relationship in Vajrayana. Role of the Guru. Damien shares how he connected with his first teacher.  00:05:10: “Be a lamp onto yourself “ - Buddha. Joe recalls meeting Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Make daily aspirations that you may meet your karmically destined teacher.  00:09:12: The different layers of relationships with teachers. The importance of creating a link with a teacher and an important question to ask them.  00:19:05 The Inner Guru. The ultimate lama is your own awareness.  00:25:25 The importance of the teacher and keeping the ego in check. The importance of having a link to lineage.  Connect with Garchen Rinpoche at https://garchen.net/ 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