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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
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
57 min
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.
Mar 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
57 min
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.
Mar 17, 2024
Mar 17, 2024
57 min
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.
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
1 hr 3 sec
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.
Feb 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024
58 min
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.
Feb 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024
55 min
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.
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
57 min
This episode of Talk Openly has Jac & Daniel discussing mindfulness practice off the cushion and in daily life. Recorded before a live audience and includes a surprise guest, Sue Forster, who discusses mindful pain management techniques. Recorded live on January 30, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024
59 min
This episode finds Jac and Daniel talking about the various meditation challenges and solutions they've experienced in their training. Recorded live on January 23, 2024.
Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.