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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
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Apathy
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel dive into the topic of apathy - how it manifests and how we can work with it. Recorded on August 13, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Boredom
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel dive into the topic of boredom - its impact and how to embrace it for personal growth. Recorded on August 6, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Doubt
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel explore the theme of doubt in Buddhist practice. They discuss personal experiences with uncertainty on the spiritual path, examine teachings on doubt, and offer practical advice for practitioners grappling with doubts. Recorded on July 30, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
The Heavenly Deva Realm of the Gods
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
This is the sixth and final episode in a series about the six realms, all about the highest realms of samsaric existence - the heavenly deva realms. Listen as Jac and Daniel talk about the passions and pleasures of these gods and why we may want to think twice before aiming for rebirth in the deva realms. Recorded on July 23, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
The Precious Human Realm
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This is the fourth episode in a series about the six realms, all about the realm we all occupy - that of humans. Join Jac and Daniel as they talk about why this is the optimal realm for those who wish to escape samsara. Recorded on July 9, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
The Hell Realms
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This is the third episode in a series about the six realms, all about the hell realms. Join Jac and Daniel as they talk about the different hells and how we can avoid creating hell for ourselves. Recorded on July 2, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Preta Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
This is the second episode in a series about the six realms, all about hungry ghosts (pretas). Join Jac and Daniel as they talk about the different types of pretas, how they came to be that way, and what we can do to avoid acting like or becoming hungry ghosts ourselves. Recorded on June 11, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
The Animal Realm
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
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.