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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. Lion’s Roar Website: https://lionsroardharmacenter.org/
Episodes

Saturday May 06, 2023
Time, time, time!
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
On this episode of Talk Openly, it's time to talk about time! Jac & Daniel discuss relating to time through dharma practice and embracing the present moment.
This show was recorded live on May 2, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Buddhism’s mental health benefits
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
On this episode of Talk Openly, Jac & Daniel share positive changes observed in their mental health since starting to practice sacred and secular dharma.
This show was recorded live on April 25, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Saving money on the path to enlightenment
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
On this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel will discuss one of the indirect effects of spiritual practice: saving money! While not the main goal of Buddhism, there are financial benefits along the path.
This show was recorded live on April 18, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
When the shit hits the fan
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Jac & Daniel return to Talk Openly to discuss secular and sacred dharma approaches for when life gets downright hard and all hell breaks loose.
This show was recorded live on April 11, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Can Buddhists have fun?
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Jac and Daniel explore the question, "Can I be a Buddhist and still have fun?"
This show was recorded live on March 28, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Interview with Geshe Tsewang Dorje from Ngari Institute in Ladakh, India
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Jac and Daniel interview Geshe Tsewang Dorje, the Director and President of Ngari Institute Of Buddhist Dialectics in Ladakh, India. On this show, Geshe Tsewang discusses mind-training techniques and shares information about his efforts to provide free shelter and modern education for local Ladakhi children and young monks.

Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Spiritual Materialism
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Jac and Daniel approach the topic of spiritual materialism, or how the ego twists spiritual practice into self-centered aims.
This show was recorded live on March 7, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Mind Training with Lojong Sayings
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Jac & Daniel discuss the mind-transforming practice known as Lojong. They explore its origins, purpose, and benefits.
This show was recorded live on February 28, 2023.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.