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Beloved teacher, coach and author George Mumford returns to the Metta Hour for episode 294 to talk about the 2nd edition release of his book, The Mindful Athlete. George Mumford a.k.a. The Performance Whisperer, is a globally recognized speaker, teacher, and pioneer in sports psychology and performance. Since 1989, he’s been honing his groundbreaking performance and mindfulness techniques with peo...

From Kali and Krishna to Christ, Dakota Wint explores archetypes of the divine and what emerges when we turn our attention toward the deepest mysteries of the universe. This time on The Flower Heads Show, Dakota explores: - Kali: The feminine face of time and impermanence - Krishna and Kali as the divine son and mother - Similarities between Hindu and Judeo-Christian stories - Focusing our attenti...

Joined by long-time friends Nina Rao, Krishna Das, and Sunanda Markus, Mirabai Bush shares stories from her memoir Almost Home. Pick up your copy of Almost Home over on the Ram Dass Shop today: https://shop.ramdass.org/products/almost-home?_pos=1&_sid=a45931431&_ss=r This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Mirabai, Nina, Krishna Das, and Sunanda discuss: - Mirabai’s catholic upbringing and working to...

Tommy Rosen, Gagan Levy, and Raghu Markus explore addiction and the everyday choices that shape recovery and a meaningful life. This time on Mindrolling, Tommy, Gagan and Raghu explore: - Growing up in a home filled with anxiety and developing a sense that something is always wrong - How oftentimes addiction comes from seeking relief and homeostasis - Distraction and Procrastination as forms of ad...

Celebrating Sylvia Boorstein’s 90th birthday, Jack and Sylvia reflect on 49 years of friendship, meditation, and Dharma practice—and how awakening ultimately expresses itself through kindness, connection, and a willingness to stay amazed.

Founder of Shambhala Publications, Samuel Bercholz, reflects on a lifetime of dharma and encourages us to challenge our often distorted perceptions of reality. This time on the CSM podcast, Samuel and David explore: - Samuel’s new book, Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path - Shaking up our concepts of reality and social phenomena - Working with our addictions and habits -...

UN-recognized climate solutionist Bodhi Patil deep dives into the wisdom of the ocean, which connects all living things and carries the story of our creation. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Bodhi explore: - Exploring the depths of the ocean - Water as a sacred gift connecting all life forms - Remembering how to care for the planet we are a part of - Seeing the past, present, and fut...

Melvin McLeod, editor of Lion’s Roar, shares his new vision of mindfulness as a complete way of living, from cultivating concentration and awareness to understanding our place in the universe. Check out Melvin’s podcast series, The Complete Path of Mindfulness, where he talks with leaders in the field about a groundbreaking new advance in mindfulness practice. Melvin and his guests explore mindful...

Alan Watts reveals the harmony of embracing our human role while also recognizing that we are the entire cosmos. This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alan Watts Organization online for full talks from Alan Watts. This time on the Being in the Way podcast, Alan Watts discusses: - Remembering our inherent oneness with all th...

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal fai...

Ayelet Polonsky explores the power of manifestation, how consciousness shapes reality, and what psychedelics and Kabbalah can teach us about becoming conscious co-creators of our lives. This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Ayelet discuss: - The power of manifestation and co-creating with the creator - Tapping into a dimension that transcends physical reality - Awakening the dormant parts of the...

Reflecting on a lifetime of practice, Joseph Goldstein explores how an intimate investigation of suffering can open the doorway to liberation. In this week’s episode, Joseph and David explore: - Joseph’s spiritual lineage and tying the concept of bodhicitta to his motivation for practice - The inseparability of compassion and emptiness - Holding an intense interest in whatever we are experiencing...

Dr. Robert Svoboda explores genuine Kundalini awakening, spiritual delusion, and why regularly returning to the basics of spiritual practice is essential. Visit Dr. Svoboda online for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. F...

Holistic healer Erik Harris explores the benefits of natural medicine and how it can support healing across mind, body, and spirit. This time on The Indie Spiritualist podcast, Chris and Erik chat about: - Perspectives from both alternative and Western medicine - Erik’s first experience with energy work and alternative healing - Overcoming emotional and physical pain - Inspiration from A Course in...

Challenging our perceptions of reality, Samuel Bercholz and Raghu discuss loosening the ego’s grip through meditation and opening to the humor beneath it all. You can pre-order Samuel’s upcoming book, Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path This time on Mindrolling, Samuel and Raghu explore: - Dipping a toe into all religions and learning how to meditate - The humble beginnin...

From nature’s patterns to the creative process, filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg explores how beauty, awe, and wonder can help us truly “be here now.” This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Louie and Jackie explore: - Becoming a creative conduit and aligning with the vibrations of the universe - The movement from reaction, to judgment, to feeling, to devotion, to love - Opening our minds and hearts to e...

Exploring the gifts hidden within our most difficult emotions, Jack Kornfield shares how anger, judgment, and despair can be transformed into compassion, courage, and selfless service.

Including a guided meditation, RamDev offers practical steps to deal with the chaos of the world in a mindful, nonresistant way. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev outlines: - Mindful stress and improving our well-being - Finding a sense of presence while the world appears to be crumbling around us - Working with collective trauma through embodied mindfulness - Being with what is going on ri...

Take a trip up and down the subway stairs with Ram Dass as he explores the seven chakras, why this moment in history is ripe for fourth chakra work, and how he escaped the mainline reality trip. This episode is supported by Omega Institute. Like the Be Here Now Network, Omega believes that personal transformation can change the world—one heart at a time. Discover immersive retreats, workshops, and...

Explaining the South African Philosophy of Ubuntu, traditional healer John Lockley discusses ancestral connection and the wisdom of our collective human story. In this episode, John and Raghu explore: - Giving thanks to our biological ancestors - Reconciling with ancestors who may have done bad deeds - Calling in the names of our ancestors as a path to honoring all of our human relations - John’s...

Gil Fronsdal explores how Vipassana practice helps us embrace change and release attachment, transforming the way we experience ourselves and the world. This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal shares: - Change as the heart of Vipassana practice - Delusions of permanence and having an ‘upside down’ perception of reality - The freedom in holding things more lightly - The juxtaposition of p...

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal fai...

Enjoy this descent into the heartspace where Krishna Das connects us to our true nature of pure awareness and unity with God. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores: - Different translations of the Ramayana - Bhakti and repetition of the name as one of the easiest paths to follow - Descending deeply into the mind and heart - How Maharaj-ji instructed Krishna Das to wear red - Union with...

Philosopher-artist and psychotherapist Todd Fink joins Raghu to trace the threads that connect art, science, and mysticism. This time on Mindrolling, Todd and Raghu chat about: - Diving into mysticism and how every part contains the whole - Quantum physics and the observer effect - Impermanence and seeing the eternal in all things - Sacred friction and ‘irritating the status quo’ - Abhaya: sheddin...

In a culture that values productivity over wellness, lawyer and teacher Gullu Singh explores how to navigate stress and high-pressure careers with mindfulness. This conversation was originally recorded on the Paths of Practice Podcast. Listen to more episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PathsofPractice This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gullu and Vincent chat about: - Living in Los Ange...