Denver Dzogchen

Denver Dzogchen

Meditation, Dharma talks, conversations and more from Denver Dzogchen, a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. This podcast is not monetized. If you enjoy and benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the costs of the Denver Dzogchen Meditation Center. Donations for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=E6T9YZFDBE5J2&no_recurring=0&item_name=Help+support+Denver+Dzogchen%21¤cy_code=USD or to https://account.venmo.com/u/Urgyenatha

  1. Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 43, Santa Claus - Jambhala’s Generosity & The Spirit of Giving 

    12/22/2025

    Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 43, Santa Claus - Jambhala’s Generosity & The Spirit of Giving 

    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_ 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

    30 min
  2. Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 42: Grateful For This Sangha

    12/14/2025

    Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 42: Grateful For This Sangha

    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.  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

    33 min
  3. Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 39. Halloween Special: Using Fear as the Path 

    10/31/2025

    Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 39. Halloween Special: Using Fear as the Path 

    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.  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

    31 min
  4. Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 38. From Stillness to the Sky: Shamatha to Trekchö

    10/16/2025

    Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 38. From Stillness to the Sky: Shamatha to Trekchö

    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.  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

    25 min
  5. Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 37, Right Mindfulness: The Unfabricated Moment

    10/02/2025

    Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 37, Right Mindfulness: The Unfabricated Moment

    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.  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

    30 min
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Meditation, Dharma talks, conversations and more from Denver Dzogchen, a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. This podcast is not monetized. If you enjoy and benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the costs of the Denver Dzogchen Meditation Center. Donations for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=E6T9YZFDBE5J2&no_recurring=0&item_name=Help+support+Denver+Dzogchen%21¤cy_code=USD or to https://account.venmo.com/u/Urgyenatha

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