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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
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Entering the Path and Taking Refuge
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
For this episode, Jac and Daniel talk about their experiences entering the Buddhist path and taking refuge. Recorded on April 9, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tara, Fully Enlightened Female Buddha
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Jac and Daniel share their experiences meditating on the wonderful qualities of the female Buddha Tara. Recorded on April 2, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Buddhist Cosmology & Spiritual Practice
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
On this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel explore the relationship between their limited understanding of Buddhist cosmology and their spiritual practices. Recorded on March 26, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
The Sangha "Rock Tumbler"
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Jac and Daniel continue their discussion on Sangha, this time exploring the metaphor of Sangha as a "rock tumbler" for wearing down afflictions & polishing good qualities. Recorded on March 19, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Relating to the Sangha
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
In this episode, Jac and Daniel explore the important role of Sangha on the path and how we can relate to our sangha siblings. Recorded on March 12, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Cultural Conditioning
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Jac and Daniel talk about how various cultural conditionings may affect us on the path. Recorded on March 5, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Contentment in the Desire Realm
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Jac and Daniel discuss dissatisfaction and how to practice contentment in this realm of desire. Recorded before a live audience on February 20, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Keeping an Open Mind Toward Others
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Join Jac and Daniel as they explore how the dharma allows us to meet others with curiosity and openness. Recorded before a live audience on February 13, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.