Lion’s Roar Talk Openly

Jac & Daniel return to Talk Openly to discuss secular and sacred dharma approaches for when life gets downright hard and all hell breaks loose. This show was recorded live on April 11, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac and Daniel explore the question, "Can I be a Buddhist and still have fun?" This show was recorded live on March 28, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac and Daniel interview Geshe Tsewang Dorje, the Director and President of Ngari Institute Of Buddhist Dialectics in Ladakh, India. On this show, Geshe Tsewang discusses mind-training techniques and shares information about his efforts to provide free shelter and modern education for local Ladakhi children and young monks.

Jac and Daniel approach the topic of spiritual materialism, or how the ego twists spiritual practice into self-centered aims. This show was recorded live on March 7, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Jac & Daniel discuss the mind-transforming practice known as Lojong. They explore its origins, purpose, and benefits. This show was recorded live on February 28, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This special episode of Talk Openly is a discussion between Jac, Daniel, and Clemón Charles. Clemón is a singer-songwriter, Expressions co-founder, & close sangha friend. This show was recorded live on February 21, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on February 14, 2023. Jac and Daniel have a discussion about love from a Buddhist perspective. Includes an appearance by a special guest, Matthew Kruse. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on February 7, 2023. Jac and Daniel explore mindful ways to engage with the news and social media. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on January 31, 2023. Jac & Daniel discuss the topic of shamatha meditation, also known as mindfulness or concentration meditation. Exploring secular and sacred elements of single-pointed meditation, they share the basics, as well as how it has changed their lives. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on January 24, 2023. Jac & Daniel talk about something none of us can avoid--aging! Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This special episode of Talk Openly includes Sangha friend Marie Gillies, who joins Jac & Daniel to talk about her life, the dharma, and the profound "sending and taking" meditation of Tonglen. This show was recorded live on January 17, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on January 10, 2023. Jac & Daniel discuss the obstacle of high-strung perfectionism within life and practice. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This special episode of Talk Openly includes Sangha friend Matthew Kruse, who joins Jac & Daniel to discuss the topic of intimacy in dharma.  This show was recorded live on January 3, 2023. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

Have you ever had the thought, “How the heck am I supposed to help ALL sentient beings?” Jac & Daniel explore this question on this episode of Talk Openly. This show was recorded live on December 27, 2022. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on September 20, 2022. Jac speaks with Candis Dover Andrews, recovery coach, poet and activist about her journey! Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on December 20, 2022. Jac & Daniel talk about love and attachment. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on December 13, 2022. Jac & Daniel discuss their own experiences with joyful effort and working with resistance in spiritual practice. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on December 6, 2022. Jac & Daniel spoke with shamanic practitioner, Judy Lynn Taylor from Adventures in Shamanism about her deep spiritual practices. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on November 29, 2022. Jac & Daniel discuss the role of relationships, both within and outside the sangha, in spiritual practice. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on November 15, 2022. Jac & Daniel dive into the topics of refuge, retreat, and relationships - exploring secular and sacred perspectives. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on November 1, 2022. Jac & Daniel talk about a range of topics relevant to spiritual and secular ethics. Equanimity, renunciation & compassion, and skepticism will be explored. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on October 25, 2022. Jac & Daniel are back for the last in a series of fun discussions prompted by questions from viewers and listeners.  Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on October 18, 2022. Jac & Daniel continue their Q&A session with questions from viewers. Last week's questions of, "Is this a cult?" and, "What are you worshipping?" generated rich and often humorous discussion. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on October 11, 2022. Jac & Daniel are doing a fun Q&A session with questions ranging from, "Does practicing non-violence make me a doormat?" to "How is sitting here helping me or anyone else?" Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.

This show was recorded live on October 4, 2022. Jac & Daniel talk about bringing their everyday lives to the dharma. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered through  Lion's Roar Dharma Center  in Sacramento, California.