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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 64

The Bodhisattva's Diet: Veganism and the Vow, Dr. Will Tuttle, Part 1

In this episode Joseph and Damien are joined by special guest Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, for a conversation about food and the bodhisattva path.

The discussion covers ahimsa and compassion as the ground of practice, and why the distinction between vegetarianism and veganism matters more than most practitioners assume. Dairy and eggs do not spare an animal's life, they postpone the slaughter, so vegetarianism often rests on a line that does not hold. Joseph, Damien and Dr. Tuttle also look at Buddhist East Asia, where dairy traditionally had no place in the diet even though consumption has climbed in recent decades, and at what changes when a practitioner steps out of a consumer relationship to other beings. The conversation closes on the karma of confinement, and how imprisoning animals ripens as our own imprisonment.

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Dr. Will Tuttle's work: https://worldpeacediet.com

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 63

Retreat Without Leaving

In this episode Joseph and Damien discuss the importance of retreat and its role in modern life.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 62

Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche

Part 2

Should Buddhists Be Vegetarian?

Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche is a Dzogchen master and the reincarnation of Dzogchen Gyaltsab Thodo Rinpoche. He was recognized by Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche. He has received teachings from over forty masters representing all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism, Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, Gelug and Shiji (or Chod). Tulku Yeshi has authored fifteen books on subjects of Tibetan Buddhism and culture. He also writes novels, poetry for mind training and how to enjoy life. He is the head of Heruka Institute based in Seattle, WA with centers in Boulder, CO, Alaska, San Diego and more!

00:01:00 Rinpoche discusses Buddhism, vegetarianism, culture, and geographical differences. Words of My Perfect teacher, Paltrul Rinpoche.

00:08:10 Compassion and the essence of Buddhadharma. Animals and karma. Rinpoche’s decision to become vegetarian and encouraging his sangha to become half or full vegetarian. Health considerations and diet. Lead by example of nonviolence.

00:16:35 Discussion of Vajrayana texts and different types of meat. Vows and alcohol. The 5 meats. Clear instructions from guru Rinpoche.

The first half of this discussion was released as episode 61 https://youtu.be/N3fciF-NxM4?si=BANtelR0ClSJxze-

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 61Tulku Yeshi RinpochePart 1His Life and the Road AheadTulku Yeshi Rinpoche is a Dzogchen master and the reincarnation of Dzogchen Gyaltsab Thodo Rinpoche. He was recognized by Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche. He has received teachings from over forty masters representing all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism, Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, Gelug and Shiji (or Chod). Tulku Yeshi has authored fifteen books on subjects of Tibetan Buddhism and culture. He also writes novels, poetry for mind training and how to enjoy life. He is the head of Heruka Institute based in Seattle, WA with centers in Boulder, CO, Alaska, San Diego and more!00:01:00 Introduction to a discussion with Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche. Rinpoche discusses his background. Receiving teachings, being recognized as a Tulku, traveling, and establishing dharma centers. 00:11:48 Being invited to Sakya Monastery by His Holiness Dagchen Rinpoche. 00:14:00 Discussion of practice, laziness and enthusiasm. Karmic imprints, motivation and honesty. Guru Yoga, Samaya, blessings and energy. The next generation to uphold the Buddhadharma. 20:15:11 Your dharma should become your tea or water, but not your coffee. The second half of this discussion will be released as episode 62.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.Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities: Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8rContact 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 Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 60Connect with the Denver Dzogchen SanghaIn this episode Joseph and Damien discuss the Denver Dzogchen sangha and how to connect with us. 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.Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities: Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8rContact 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 Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 59Caffeine: the Buddhist drug of choice. In this episode Joseph and Damien discuss tea, coffee, and bringing our habits onto the path.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.Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities: Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8rContact 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 58

Guru Rinpoche's Map of the Path: The Light of Wisdom Study Series

In this epsiode Damien discusses the Denver Dzogchen Light of Wisdom Practice Group that meets weekly on Thursdays.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 57

Smoke That Clears the Field: The Sang Offering as Purification and Invitation

00:01:16: Introduction to a discussion about offerings to Sang offerings. Origins as a Bon practice. Kilung Rinpoche teaching on Sang offerings. Riwo Sancho offering.

00:09:10 The four classes of beings: Buddhas and Bodhisattvas; Protectors; six classes of beings (hell beings, pretas, animals, human beings, demi-gods, and gods), and; karmic creditors.

00:14:00 Connection to illness and modern pollution problems. Harmonizing the elements.

00:20:20 Visualization and generosity practices. The King of Aspiration prayer. Recap of the Sang offering practice and discussion of concise related practices. The importance of receiving the reading transmission or lung for these practices.

Native American Flute, Michael Volchok

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 56The Hidden Accumulation: Dana as the Root of Transmission00:01:16: Introduction to a discussion about offerings to teachers. The importance of making offerings for to teachers. Discussion about supporting teachers, monks and nuns, and cultural differences. 00:10:15 Vajrayana, visualized offerings, and a Longchenpa story. Costs associated with offering teachings. Considerations related to how much to offer. 00:17:45 Offerings, merit, and accomplishment. 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.Thank you for your support! Your donations help to fund our group activities: Venmo donation link:https://tinyurl.com/3cf42f9pPaypal donation link:https://tinyurl.com/mrx3ek8r**Introduction music - Rush, Something for Nothing, used under fair use for purposes allowed under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.** 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 55

Secret Enhancements in the Vajrayana

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00:01:28: Introduction to a discussion about Enhancements. Negative and positive thinking. Embracing today as an enhancement. Making the most of this moment.

00:12:15 The role of enhancements during different phases of one’s practice. Hunger being the best sauce. Thinking Allowed, Colin Wilson, recording on having enough energy to keep on going.

00:17:15 The brain, willpower, comfort and discomfort. A simple practice of intention and will. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche instruction. Lessons from Alcoholics Anonymous.

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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.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 53

How to Establish a Home Shrine

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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.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 52

Navigating the Guru Student Relationship - Continued Discussion

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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.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 51

Pure Vision

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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.

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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/

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The Vajra Guru Mantra recited 108 times by Kathog Rigzin Chenpo RinpocheOM AH HUM VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUM

The Seven-Line Prayer Recited 108 Times by Adzom Paylo Rinpocheཧཱུྃ༔ ཨོ་རྒྱན་ཡུལ་གྱི་ནུབ་བྱང་མཚམས༔hung, orgyen yul gyi nubjang tsamHūṃ. In the north-west of the land of Oḍḍiyānaཔདྨ་གེ་སར་སྡོང་པོ་ལ༔pema gesar dongpo laIn the heart of a lotus flower,ཡ་མཚན་མཆོག་གི་དངོས་གྲུབ་བརྙེས༔yatsen chok gi ngödrub nyéEndowed with the most marvellous attainments,པདྨ་འབྱུང་གནས་ཞེས་སུ་གྲགས༔pema jungné zhé su drakYou are renowned as the ‘Lotus-born’,འཁོར་དུ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་མང་པོས་བསྐོར༔khor du khandro mangpö korSurrounded by many hosts of ḍākinīs.ཁྱེད་ཀྱི་རྗེས་སུ་བདག་བསྒྲུབ་ཀྱི༔khyé kyi jesu dak drub kyiFollowing in your footsteps,བྱིན་གྱིས་བརླབ་ཕྱིར་གཤེགས་སུ་གསོལ༔jingyi lab chir shek su solI pray to you: Come, inspire me with your blessing!གུ་རུ་པདྨ་སིདྡྷི་ཧཱུྃ༔guru pema siddhi hungguru padma siddhi hūṃTranslation from https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/guru-chowang/seven-line-prayer

Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 49

Signs on the Path to Stay Psyched

00:01: Introduction to a discussion about motivation and signs on the path.

00:05:50 Importance of writing down your signs. Become familiar with symbols. Pure Perception.

00:15:00 The importance of keeping signs secret and only sharing it with your teacher or other Vajra sisters and brothers as appropriate.

00:19:20 Categories of signs.

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Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 48

Establishing a Daily Practice

00:01: Introduction to a discussion about setting up a daily practice. All we have is today. Start with a small practice and build upon that.

00:07:05 The Three Excellences.

00:16:20 The importance of an alter or shrine and considerations when setting up and closing down the space.

00:23:10 Continuation of the Three Excellences discussion. Looking at your entire day as your practice session. “Thun” meditation session in Tibetan. The key to integration is daily practice. Tips for building a practice. Advice from Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.

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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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