This episode of Talk Openly features a discussion between Jac & Daniel about being peaceful in a world of chaos - perfect for Election Day in the USA. This show was recorded on November 5, 2024 and streamed live on our YouTube channel. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

This episode of Talk Openly has Jac & Daniel continuing their discussions about the meditation obstacles of laxity and excitement, but this time it's all about the antidotes - what to do about the obstacles. This show was recorded on October 22, 2024 and streamed live on our YouTube channel. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

Jac & Daniel discuss the obstacle of dullness and laxity in meditation on this episode of Talk Openly. This was recorded on October 15, 2024 and streamed live on our YouTube channel. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

Jac & Daniel discuss the obstacle of excitement in meditation on this episode of Talk Openly. This was recorded on October 8, 2024 and streamed live on our YouTube channel. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

This episode of Talk Openly is all about the practice of viewing all sentient beings as our mothers. Jac & Daniel recorded this live on September 17, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

This episode of Talk Openly is all about the role of ego in debates and how to create constructive dialogue with others. Jac & Daniel recorded this live on September 10, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

This episode of Talk Openly features Jac and Daniel exploring the nature of spiritual blessings, the role of the guru-disciple relationship, and how adhisthana functions as a transformative force in Buddhist practice.. Recorded on September 3, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. 

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel discuss their fears, especially the fears we share in spiritual practice, and they talk about how to work with those fears. Recorded on August 27, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered why you've embarked on the spiritual path when there are so many other 'fun' things to do in samsara? Join Jac and Daniel as they explore the question. Recorded on May 28, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Jac and Daniel explore the topic of negativity bias - what it is and how we can work with it through the dharma teachings. Recorded on May 22, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Jac and Daniel discuss what Chogyam Trungpa described as an "attack of negativity" that can come when noticing one's inner goodness. Recorded on May 7, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

Jac and Daniel explore dharma approaches to thinking about and managing stress in this show. Recorded on April 30, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

For this episode, we had a special guest host, Matthew Kruse, who spoke with Daniel about the potential of mindfulness and meditation as tools for healing trauma. Recorded on April 16, 2024. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

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.

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.

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.