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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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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Joseph Wagner interviews Damien Abel, co-host of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast. Damien discusses his dharma background and how he connected with Denver Dzogchen.

In this first episode of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast host Damien Abel talks with Joseph Wagner, founder and resident teacher at Denver Dzogchen, a Tibetan Buddhist center located in Denver, Colorado. Joseph discusses his dharma background and how Denver Dzogchen came to be.

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Joseph talks about the karmic tendrils that pulled him towards Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, his first meeting with him, and how it impacted his entire life.

Joseph Wagner has been a Buddhist practitioner since 1988 and is the resident teacher at Chönyi Ling/Denver Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhist Center, located in Denver, Colorado. Visit https://denverdzogchen.com/ for information about our weekly meditation sessions and other teachings and activities.

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Reciting the Vajrasattva 100-Syllable Mantra 108 Times. OM VAJRA SATVA SAMAYA, MANU PALAYA, VAJRA SATVA TVENOPA, TISHTHA DRIDHO MEBHAVA, SUTOSHYO MEBHAVA, SUPOSHYO MEBHAVA, ANU RAKTO MEBHAVA, SARVA SIDDHI MEM PRAYACCHA, SARVA KARMA SUCHAME, CHITTAM SHRE YAM KURU HUNG, HA HA HA HA HOH, BHAGAVAN SARVA TATHAGATA VAJRA MAME MUNCHA VAJRI BHAVA MAHA, SAMAYA SATYA AH Information about Denver Dzogchen is available at https://denverdzogchen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/

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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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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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. 

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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 

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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 

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00:00:35 Introduction

00:01:28 Importance of the Tibetan Calendar, 88th birthday of Garchen Rinpoche, anniversary of passing of Taranatha, Dakini Day, etc.  

00:04:10 Practice on and off the cushion 

00:08:14 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on starting and ending a session, life as a Sadhana 

00:11:30 Gratitude and Bodhichitta, steps toward waking up 

00:16:23 Childlike openness, the dreamlike nature of life, advice from Erik Drew 

00:23:05 Drenpa, mindfulness. Morning session continues throughout the day.  

00:26:50 Be relaxed, open, and spacious meditation 

00:29:27 Tonglen 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 4

Faith and Devotion in Vajrayana

00:00 Introduction

00:06:03 Types of faith in Buddhism

00:10:20 Cultivation of faith

00:12:10 Empty Cloud, the Autobiography of the Chinese Master Xu Yun

00:14:10 Aspiration, effort and the path 

00:19:50 Lojong 

00:24:19 Seeing everyone as Buddhas and Love 

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00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Joseph Wagner’s introduction to sacred objects. 00:04:05 Ringsel 00:07:28 Placebo effect and Karmic Tendrel 00:12:55 What is Tantra 00:14:35 Magic of sacred objects and Dutsi story 00:19:04 Stupas: Wat Saket Temple and The Golden Mount, Ye Dharma Project, Denver Dzogchen supporting Andrea Loseries stupa project, stupa containing Choying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche’s Ringsel on the moon. http://yedharma.com/index.html https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html

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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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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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 15

Samsara: Suffering as Medicine 

00:00:12 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma: The Suffering of Samsara

00:02:00 The importance of this contemplation

00:06:50 Garchen Rinpoche, the hell realms being a hospital and suffering as medicine 

00:08:45 Paltrul Rinpoche on happiness and suffering 

00:10:14 Anything negative is the purification of karma 

00:16:00 Summation of the Buddha’s teachings 

00:18:30 Lojong, Milarepa, how excellent it is to have nothing, and self-arising joy 

00:23:28 Great joy that comes from letting everything go 

00:26:40 Closing thoughts on the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind Toward the Dharma, Words of My Perfect Teacher 

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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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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 16

Ngondro: Foundational Practices for Purification and Transformation

00:00:12 Introduction: Introduction to the Inner Ngondro. 

00:03:32 Ngondro is a highly effective system 

00:05:45 Prostrations

00:05:00 Parts of the Ngondro: Refuge, Bodhichitta, Vajrasattva, Mandala, and Guru Yoga. 

00:10:30 Importance of faith and confidence. Reorientation from wrong view to right view. Accumulate of merit. Purification of obscurations.  

00:21:45 Importance of Ngondro in modern times 

00:25:40 Joe’s first meeting with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 

00:28:30 Hardship, diligence, and the path. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 18

Ngondro and Bodhichitta: For The Benefit of All Beings 

00:00:12 Continuation of Ngondro series: Bodhichitta, what is it and why is it so important? 

00:04:36 Aspiration and enjoying effort. 

00:09:13 Ngondro as the first stage on the path 

00:13:30 Endless Bodhichitta and the fuel for practice 

00:17:38 Working with mental and physical pain. The importance of aspiration.

00:23:10 The Buddha’s teachings on karma and intention 

00:27:00 Karmic enhancement 

00:33:31 Way of the Bodhisattva 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 17 Ngondro and Refuge: Shifting Away from Samsara

00:00:12 Continuation of Ngondro series: Refuge. What does it mean to take refuge and why is it important?

00:03:55 Nature of impermanence. “Decay is inherent in all compounded things, strive on with diligence.” - Buddha

00:06:00 Being a refugee.

00:08:44 Taking refuge in the Buddha. Refuge tree visualization. Taking refuge inwardly.

00:12:15 Garchen Rinpoche instructions to stop taking refuge in his body and take refuge in his mind, which is inseparable from your mind.

00:19:34 Refuge and transformation.

00:23:15 Release of a chronic tension.

00:27:50 Taking refuge in the Dharma.

00:29:42 Eight worldly concerns. Hope and fear. Movement from Shenwang to Rangwang.

00:31:19 Benefiting others around you. Garchen Rinpoche Tonglen practice.

00:32:15 Taking refuge in the Sangha. Different levels of Sangha.

00:36:10 Refuge Tree. Shifting our allegiance from samsara to the ultimate nature. Building a habit to take refuge in the Dharma.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast 

Episode 19

A Christmas Special: Mystical Musings with Father Francis Tiso

00:00:12 Introduction, Father Tiso’s background 

00:02:18 Beyond My Seeing, poem by Father Tiso (Note: video in Youtube and Spotify version includes captions) 

00:08:12 Markings, book by Dag Hammarskjold

00:11:22 The Master and His Emissary, book by Iain McGilchrist. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of Bicameral Mind, book by Julian Jaynes. The relationship between the brain’s hemispheres. 

00:14:36 Wayne Teasdale, combing the traditions of Christianity and Hinduism. Importance of techniques taught by the masters. Breaking down the supports of the ego. 

00:19:05 Father Tiso’s introduction to Buddhism. Evans-Wentz books, Tibet’s Great Yogi Milarepa, The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation. Chogyam Trunpga Rinpoche. H.H. Jigdal Dachen Sakya Rinpoche. Jetsunma Khandro Rinpoche, Jetsam Tenzin Palmo, Gyalwang Drukchen Rinpoche, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche

00:23:45 Father Tiso’s background in Buddhist practice, Ngondro, Wang, research in Dolpo, Dorje Sempa

00:26:25 Unity of practice among different traditions and the transformative outcome of what we are practicing. Problematic nature of “us vs. them.” 

00:30:10 Parallel between the notion that Christ is the Absolute and the Tibetan Tulku system. Christian Trinitarian Theory and the Four Kayas: Dharmakaya, Nirmanakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Svabhavikakaya. Amitabha, Chenrezig, and Guru Rinpoche. 

00:33:32 Father Tiso’s research of Rainbow Body, Khenpo A Cho, Dr. Tenpa Shitsegang, Lopon Tenzin Namdak, John Myrdhin Reynolds, Khenpo Achuk, Shroud of Turin, and the light within us. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 21, 

Ngondro and Mandala Offering: A Direct Method of Gathering the Accumulations 

00:00:12 Continuation of our Ngondro series: Mandala Offering. Review of prostration and Vajrasattva practices. 

00:05:30 The feeling of giving and generosity. Description of the Mandala Offering practice. 

00:10:40 Offerings, purification and gathering of accumulations. 

00:17:10 The importance of intention. Pure perception.

00:20:04 The importance of dedicating merit. Skillful means. Milarepa. 

00:26:38 King of Aspiration Prayers, Samantabhadra, Guru Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 20 Ngondro and Vajrasattva: Purification of Obscurations and Karma Continuation of our Ngondro series, from Episode 18. 00:00:12 Introduction: overview of Vajrasattva practice of purification of speech and mind. Importance of receiving transmission from a qualified teacher. 00:07:35 Ngondro, the beginning and the end of the path. Primordial purity. 00:09:35 Benefits of intense mantra practice. Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Dudjom Rinpoche and importance of Vajrasattva practice. 00:15:40 Garchen Rinpoche and perceiving all sounds as mantra. Sacralizing all environments. 00:22:00 Vajrasattva, letting go of disturbing emotions, and healing. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche reciting the Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra 108 Times: https://youtu.be/Dg1MIOwIqJE Vajrasattva 100 syllable mantra: OM VAJRA SATVA SAMAYA, MANU PALAYA, VAJRA SATVA TVENOPA, TISHTHA DRIDHO MEBHAVA, SUTOSHYO MEBHAVA, SUPOSHYO MEBHAVA, ANU RAKTO MEBHAVA, SARVA SIDDHI MEM PRAYACCHA, SARVA KARMA SUCHAME, CHITTAM SHRE YAM KURU HUNG, HA HA HA HA HOH, BHAGAVAN SARVA TATHAGATA VAJRA MAME MUNCHA VAJRI BHAVA MAHA SAMAYA SATYA AH 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/1VQKqUDAYTThJVcdtjd8bf Audio available on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denver-dzogchen/id1712156487 and other podcast platforms

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 22

Ngondro and Guru Yoga: Merging Your Mind with the Enlightened Essence of the Lama

00:00:12 Continuation of our Ngondro series: Guru Yoga. What is a Guru or a Lama? Blessings or Jinlab in Tibetan. 

00:07:50 Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche’s recent visit to Colorado and blessings of the Lama. 

00:18:00 Purification of behavior 

00:20:09 Transformational power of the practice 

00:24:26 Importance of devotion and compassion. 

00:32:26 Ngondro, turning toward the Dharma and pure perception

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 23

No Head, No Problem: Exploring True Nature with Richard Lang

00:00:12 Introduction of special guest Richard Lang of the Headless Way.

00:02:19 Meeting Douglass Harding and Richard’s introduction to the Headless Way. 

00:15:25 Direct recognition and the ongoing path. 

00:36:19 The Headless Way technique, recognition of one’s true nature, similar teachings in other spiritual traditions, and secrecy. 

00:42:42 Realization and action. 

00:49:00 Immediate experience and how it unfolds. How to deepen your inner stability. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 24The Transformative Power of Devotion on the Path to Awakening 00:00:15 Introduction. Vajrayana and the importance of devotion. Joe’s path and meeting Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. 00:07:40 How to develop devotion. Importance of learning about great masters. Garchen Rinpoche documentary For the Benefit of All Beings https://garchen.net/for-the-benefit-of-all-beings/. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche documentary The Spirit of Tibet: The Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij7x_DGe9X014:20 Aspirations as a method for developing insight.00:17:00 Power of the Seven Line Prayer. Reliance on sem, the thinking mind, in the west. 00:23:15 Pure perception as the method and outcome. 00:29:25 Cultivating devotion while navigating difficult situations. 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

Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 25

Richard Lang Returns 

00:00:15 Continuation of the discussion with Richard Lang from episode 23. Douglas Harding’s background, his discovery and the early days of the Headless Way. 

00:16:45 The implications and applications of the Headless Way in life. 

00:28:00 The development of the different Headless Way experiments. Richard describes the “no head circle” exercise. 

00:39:15 The ease of this method, accessing direct perception, and similarities to a psychedelic experience. 

00:47:43 Ongoing development of the Headless Way, how the method relates to the practice of meditation, and Richard’s endless enthusiasm. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 29 

No Fear in the Open Sky: Dzogchen Perspectives on Accepting Death

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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.

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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. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 31

The Three Roots: Heart of the Vajrayana Path

00:00:15 Introduction to the Three Roots, the inner aspect of the Three Jewels: Guru/Lama, Yidam, and Dakini/Khandro

00:08:00 Living the path of the Buddha

00:16:36 Advice from Choying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche 

00:22:00 Meditation and growth 

00:27:52 Three Roots as a means to embodiment of the teachings 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 32

The World Through Buddha’s Eyes: Understanding Right View 

00:00:10 Introduction to the a series on the Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.  

00:13:30 Right View: understanding the truth of the situation, the nature of reality, impermanence and emptiness of self. 

00:19:20 The dreamlike nature of life and the importance of meditation and insight. Living life in the most beneficial way for all beings. 

00:35:05 Realizing that you are not your thoughts. How to See Yourself As You Really Are by the Dalai Lama. Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism by Peter Masefield.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 34

Right Intention: Bodhicitta in Dzogchen

00:00:10 Eightfold Path Series Continued. Recap of episode 32 and introduction to Right Intention. The importance of wholesomeness from a Dzogchen perspective. Way of the Boddhisatva. 

00:19:00  The importance of making an intention and letting go. Turning the direction of the ship of your life. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 33

Nectar of Balance: Herbs and Supplements on the Path 

00:00:10 Introduction to the role of supplements and herbs in a practitioner’s life. Joe’s connection with Tibetan medicine. www.siddhienegetics.com and www.futurealchmey.com 

00:08:00 The safety of design of these formulas. 

00:14:18 Discussion of Shilajit, Jing Builder, and Chulen. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 35

Vast as the Sky, Fine as Barley Powder: Right Action in Dzogchen

Joe and Damien continue the Eightfold Path Series, focusing on Right Action from a Dzogchen perspective. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 36

Less Work, More Dharma... Right Livelihood

Joe 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. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 37

Right Mindfulness: The Unfabricated Moment

Joe 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. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 38.

From Stillness to the Sky: Shamatha to Trekchö

Joe 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. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 39

Halloween 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. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 40

Suppressing Nagas: The Power of Ye Dharma Discs

In this episode’s of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast Joe and Damien discuss at the Ye Dharma disc project. Discs are available at https://futurealchemy.com/shop/naga-discs-for-averting-the-iron-dog-predictions/

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 41. Creating Merit: Offering the Food and Luxuries of Our Lives

In this episode’s of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast Joe and Damien discuss merit and its role in our practice.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 42

Grateful For This Sangha

In this episode of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Joe and Damien talk with Denver Dzogchen sangha member Ricky Coffin.

00:00:10 Ricky’s introduction to Buddhism, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on Buddha-nature, and how he found Denver Dzogchen. 

00:05:25 The foundational practice of Ngondro and support from Joe. 

00:09:00 Reflections on practices from different Buddhist traditions. 

00:19:30 Activities of Denver Dzogchen.

00:22:30 The importance of Sangha. The living aspect of the Dharma. 

00:29:30 Closing remarks and an invitation to participate in the next prostration pilgrimage. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 43

Santa Claus - Jambhala’s Generosity & The Spirit of Giving 

00:00:10 Jambhala/Dzambhala and the spirit of generosity. Joe discusses his connection to Jambhala practice. Parallels between Jambhala and Christmas. 

00:09:35 Buddhist practice of bringing local deities into the fold of our faith. Mantra of HO HO HO. The parimita of Generosity. 

00:15:30 The spirit of love and generosity. Connection between Tara and Mary. 

00:20:25 Importance of the energy of Jambhala and framing gift giving as an offering. The importance of Bodhichitta as motivation. Openness and The View. Reference to Episode 19 with Father Tiso  https://youtu.be/n3Sb4NIvC_g?si=P9bk3LzFlNLu8qS_

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 44

Veganism on the Path

00:00:10 Introduction to a discussion about veganism. Christspiracy documentaryhttps://christspiracy.com/. Buddhism and abandoning activities that are based on ignorance. 

00:13:20 Diet and merit. 

00:17:05 Integrating a conscious diet into your life. Great masters, realizations, and diet. The importance of being conscious of our actions. 

00:23:10 Sacrificing the ego instead of sacrificing another being. Striving to to our best. 

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 45

Mind’s Everest: Kalu Rinpoche’s Three-Year Retreat 

00:00:10 Joe and Damien introduce special guest Lama Dawa Zango. Lama Dawa Zango discusses his dharma background. 

00:07:18 Lama Dawa Zango discusses his three-year retreat under Kalu Rinpoche. 

00:13:15 Discussion about potential difficulties during a three-year retreat. The saintly nature of Kalu Rinpoche. 

00:17:40 The hardest part of Lama Dawa Zango’s three-year retreat was coming out of it. 

00:23:53 Tips for making life more retreat-like for people who cannot complete an extended retreat. The importance of sincerity and isolation. 

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On January 20, 2026, Master translator Erik Drew joined the Denver Dzogchen Sangha in celebration of the group's 25th anniversary. This episode includes a few clips of Erik sharing his wisdom with our sangha. Look out for a full episode with Erik here in the future.

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 47

Navigating Difficult Political Times

00:01: Introduction to a discussion about navigating the path during difficult times. Modern news and social media. Shenwong (power of other) to Rangwong (autonomy). 

00:08:20 Protesting, intention, aggression and a story about Trungpa Rinpoche. 

00:12:20 The importance of faith in the Dharma. Garchen Rinpoche and Tonglen excerpt from https://youtu.be/ckobMFkGUFs?si=V2thHMkkeIA-Dd1k

00:17:54 The Three Poisons: Ignorance, Greed, and Hatred. 

00:16:19 Intentional media consumption. Advice from Terrence McKenna. Three things to try during tough times. 

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