Lion’s Roar Talk Openly

For a spooky Halloween special, Jac & Daniel talked about some of the things that they fear most in life, as well as those things that the dharma teaches us we might be wise to fear. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on October 31, 2023.   Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

For this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel chose to discuss the challenge of respecting differences between ourselves and others. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on October 24, 2023.   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 importance of not losing bodhicitta when people do harmful things. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on October 17, 2023.   Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

This episode of Talk Openly features a discussion by Jac & Daniel about the emotion of jealousy and how we can work with it. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on October 10, 2023.   Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

This episode of Talk Openly finds Jac & Daniel exploring the challenges of receiving criticism and how it is part of the path. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on October 3, 2023.   Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.

As a follow-up to the previous episode touching on illness, this episode of Talk Openly features a discussion between Jac & Daniel about the body, illness, and the dharma. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on September 26, 2023.   Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This is a shorter-than-usual episode where Jac & Daniel touch on the subject of illness after Jac got sick with Covid.   This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on September 19, 2023.   Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac & Daniel talk about applying dharma when dealing with life's uncertainties. This episode of Talk Openly was recorded live on August 29, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac & Daniel dissect the last three points of the Noble Eightfold Path for this edition of Talk Openly namely right effort, mindfulness, and concentration. This show was recorded live on August 22, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac & Daniel dissect points four and five of the Noble Eightfold Path for this edition of Talk Openly. The next show will cover the remaining three points. This show was recorded live on August 15, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac & Daniel dissect the first three points of the Noble Eightfold Path for this edition of Talk Openly. The next show will cover the remaining five points. This show was recorded live on August 8, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This edition of Talk Openly has Jac & Daniel exploring the rapidly expanding uses of AI technology, the ethical dilemmas, as well as ways it could be used to benefit others. This show was recorded live on August 1, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

The topic for Jac and Daniel's discussion on this Talk Openly show is the feeling of being disappointed by others. They will share helpful dharma antidotes to apply in this very common experience. This show was recorded live on July 25, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac & Daniel talk about how meditating on karma has affected their lives. This show was recorded live on July 18, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This Talk Openly episode finds Jac & Daniel talking about nurturing a resilient meditation practice by addressing doubt and cultivating confidence. This show was recorded live on July 11, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.    

This episode of Talk Openly is the second in a two-part series where Jac & Daniel discuss their experiences with anxiety and methods for alleviating anxiety.  This show was recorded live on July 4, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This episode of Talk Openly is the first in a two-part series where Jac & Daniel discuss their experiences with anxiety and use a dharma lens to explore the causes. This show was recorded live on June 20, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

As a follow-up to the previous episode of Talk Openly about anger, Jac and Daniel explore antidotes to anger. This show was recorded live on June 6, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac & Daniel discuss their experiences with anger on this episode of Talk Openly. They explore how dharma has shifted how they relate to this emotion. This show was recorded live on May 30, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac & Daniel talk about maintaining our values in the face of peer pressure. This show was recorded live on May 23, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac & Daniel explore ways to share the dharma with others without being preachy. This show was recorded live on May 16, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac & Daniel explore the role of forgiveness of self and others in dharma practice. This show was recorded live on May 9, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

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.

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.

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.