89 episodes

Brought to you by Lion’s Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California, this show is dedicated to exploring the human experience through a dharma lens. Each week, sangha friends Jac and Daniel will introduce an engaging and sometimes challenging theme. Occasionally there are interviews with other sangha members and special guests.

You are invited to listen in as they discuss their lives and the path and how they are navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether the conversations are tender and raw or happy and light, through the process of debate and dialogue, ”Talk Openly” will challenge us to expand our vision and open our hearts to the way things actually are.

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    • Religion & Spirituality

Brought to you by Lion’s Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California, this show is dedicated to exploring the human experience through a dharma lens. Each week, sangha friends Jac and Daniel will introduce an engaging and sometimes challenging theme. Occasionally there are interviews with other sangha members and special guests.

You are invited to listen in as they discuss their lives and the path and how they are navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether the conversations are tender and raw or happy and light, through the process of debate and dialogue, ”Talk Openly” will challenge us to expand our vision and open our hearts to the way things actually are.

    The Animal Realm

    The Animal Realm

    This episode of Talk Openly kicks off a new series on the six realms, starting with the animal realm. Join Jac and Daniel as they talk about the various causes and conditions of this realm so close to our own. Recorded on June 4, 2024.
    Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

    • 59 min
    Why bother?

    Why bother?

    Have you ever wondered why you've embarked on the spiritual path when there are so many other 'fun' things to do in samsara? Join Jac and Daniel as they explore the question. Recorded on May 28, 2024.
    Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

    • 1 hr
    Negativity Bias

    Negativity Bias

    Jac and Daniel explore the topic of negativity bias - what it is and how we can work with it through the dharma teachings. Recorded on May 22, 2024.
    Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

    • 58 min
    Aggression Towards Peace

    Aggression Towards Peace

    Jac and Daniel discuss what Chogyam Trungpa described as an "attack of negativity" that can come when noticing one's inner goodness. Recorded on May 7, 2024.
    Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

    • 57 min
    STRESS!!!

    STRESS!!!

    Jac and Daniel explore dharma approaches to thinking about and managing stress in this show. Recorded on April 30, 2024.
    Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

    • 59 min
    Mindfulness & Meditation as Tools for Healing Trauma with Special Guest Host Matthew Kruse

    Mindfulness & Meditation as Tools for Healing Trauma with Special Guest Host Matthew Kruse

    For this episode, we had a special guest host, Matthew Kruse, who spoke with Daniel about the potential of mindfulness and meditation as tools for healing trauma. Recorded on April 16, 2024.
    Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

    • 1 hr 1 min

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