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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. 

00:30:00 Thank you and contact us through https://www.denverdzogchen.com with requests for future discussions. 



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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 

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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00:00:12 Podcast sponsor: Siddhi Energetics, https://www.siddhienergetics.com/ 

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 

00:31:43 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.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