Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

From gang violence in LA to the beauty of belonging, Father Greg Boyle inspires listeners to recognize our shared humanity and put love into action. Grab your copy of Father Greg’s most recent book,   Cherished Belonging : The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times . This week on Mindrolling, Father Greg and Raghu discuss: Becoming anchored in the truth of interconnectedness The ‘Decade of De...

Author and music executive Danny Goldberg joins Raghu to talk about tapping into the basic goodness inside us all. This week on Mindrolling, Danny and Raghu discuss: Our basic goodness as human beings The deep spiritual experiences that can happen outside of organized religion Breathing contemporary life into ancient spirituality  Govinda , a famous devotional track produced by George Harriso...

Outlining our inevitable oneness with the world, Buddhist scholar Jack Petranker joins Raghu to explore letting go of habitual stories and fully inhabiting each moment. Check out Jack’s recently released book, One with the World: A Path to Living with Presence and Appreciation This week on Mindrolling, Jack and Raghu discuss: Jack’s teacher, Tibetan lama Tarthang Tulku How we often take our experi...

From Bob Marley to Chogyam Trungpa and Ram Dass, David and Raghu explore the many paths that lead us back to one love. This time on Mindrolling, David and Raghu discuss: David’s work filming Bob Marley  The attempted assassination of Bob Marley in Jamaica, 1976  David’s encounter with Bob after his cancer diagnosis  The profound impact of Bob Marley on David Silver’s life The many f...

Drawing on mythology and ancient storytelling, author Michael Meade shares how we can renew the earth through personal and cultural transformation.  You can now pre-order Michael’s book, The Heart of Transformation ! In this thought-provoking episode, Michael and Raghu discuss: Bringing mythology into the modern world Creation and recreation: how the end times lead to the next times  Our...

Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus examine cynicism, bewilderment, and spiritual materialism, considering what can happen if we drop our defenses and experience the present moment fully. Check out Duncan Trussell and Kurt Metzger’s new podcast, The Mystery Boys , where ancient mysteries, modern misinformation, and aggressively positive curiosity collide. In this episode, Duncan and Raghu chat about:...

David, Raghu, and Sharon consider how devotion, meditation, truth, and compassion can tend the love already within us, bringing it into the way we meet ourselves, others, and the world. This episode was recorded live from the 2026 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat. Watch the full event on the Ram Dass’ Inner Academy, a curated collection of deep wisdom from Ram Dass, practice, and community:...

Turning back time to 2018, we revisit a conversation between Dr. Thurman and Raghu Markus about facing reality, transforming our reactivity, and understanding karma. You can help continue Dr. Thurman’s life’s work to preserve Tibetan culture. Visit Tibet House to learn more. In this episode, Robert Thurman and Raghu explore:  Buddhism as a realistic approach to understanding reality The proje...

Tommy Rosen, Gagan Levy, and Raghu Markus explore addiction and the everyday choices that shape recovery and a meaningful life. Be part of the Recovery 2.0 community with online recovery meetings that are open to anyone: Click Here to Register 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 wro...

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 mindfu...

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. Click HERE to preorder 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 b...

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 Joh...

Philosopher-artist and psychotherapist Todd Fink joins Raghu to trace the threads that connect art, science, and mysticism. Grab a copy of Todd’s first book, Losslessness: reflections on impermanence, glimpses of forever , HERE ! 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 Impermanenc...

Psychotherapist and author David Richo shares how to move past the destructive urge to retaliate through principles of psychology, Buddhism, and more. Grab a copy of David’s newest book, Sweeter than Revenge: Overcoming Your Payback Mind and Achieving Real Connection in all Your Relationships This time on Mindrolling, David and Raghu discuss:  Retaliation and separateness as the ego’s favorit...

Gagan Levy, founder/CEO of Guru, explores how to integrate the eight limbs of yoga into business and leadership practices.  Grab a copy of Gagan’s book, Start Your Own Damn Cult, A Founder's Field Guide , for a practical and actionable framework for building from coherence, holding power without unraveling, and winning without wrecking yourself, your team, or the planet. This week on Mindroll...

Duncan Trussell joins Raghu Markus and Kelly Rego for a heartfelt conversation on Ram Dass’s enduring legacy and the auspicious experiences that brought the Be Here Now Network team together. In this episode, Duncan, Raghu, & Kelly discuss: Duncan’s introduction to Ram Dass: swimming, playing, and seeing the light again  How Ram Dass helped Duncan process the loss of his mother Spreading...

Meditation master and teacher Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche explores tools for success from Tibetan wisdom on mindfulness, gratitude, and more.  Get your own copy of The Tibetan Book of Success HERE . This week on Mindrolling, Orgyen and Raghu discuss:  What life was like for Orgyen growing up in a remote village in Tibet  The Tibetan Buddhist leader Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Reframing the co...

Be Here Now Network invites you to listen to this special look back at Dr. Robert Thurman’s many appearances on Mindrolling. We hear about Ram Dass, surfing reality, keeping an open heart, and so much more.  You can help continue Dr. Thurman’s life’s work to preserve Tibetan culture. Visit Tibet House to learn more. Spanning 10 years of collaboration with the podcast, Dr. Thurman talks about:...

Author Phil Goldberg explores the laws of karma as an educational tool for awakening rather than as a system of spiritual judgment.  Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser This week on Mindrolling, Phil and Raghu discuss...

Old friends RamDev and Raghu revisit memories of Maharaj-ji as they explore the wisdom of holding both joy and sorrow in the awakened heart. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser In this episode, Raghu and RamDev have a conv...

Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give at: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser Joseph Goldstein, along with Noah & Raghu Markus, discuss how to maintain a balance of compassion and equanimity for a more peaceful life.  This time on Mindrolling, Joseph, Noah,...

Author and speaker Eric Zimmer shares how committing to small, sustainable habits transformed his life—moving him from addiction and homelessness to integrity and meaning. Grab Eric’s book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life. This week on Mindrolling, Eric and Raghu chat about:  Burning the house to the ground: Eric’s experience with kleptomania, a...

From her research into female spiritual role models, Writer Erica Bassani joins Raghu to discuss her new book which offers an exploration of faith, practice, and feminine power. Grab your copy of Women in Love with the Divine or join Erica in Awakening Softness, transformational 1 on 1 sessions for rediscovering the sacredness of daily life.  This week on Mindrolling, Erica and Raghu have a c...

Author, journalist, and co-founder of DoubleBlind , Madison Margolin, joins Raghu to explore her latest project: creating a roadmap to tripping, microdosing, and beyond. Grab your copy of The DoubleBlind Guide to Psychedelics In this episode, Madison and Raghu step into the world of:  Emerging theories of Ibogaine use in Parkinson's treatment  Defining ‘psychedelics’ and Dr. Ben Malcom’s...

Exploring the healing power of prayer and belief, Dr. Joshua Brown interweaves cognitive neuroscience with faith-based experiences. Preorder a copy of Joshua’s book, Proving a Miracle , HERE. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Joshua explore:  Joshua’s fascination with the brain as a machine  How a medical crisis shifted Joshua’s life path  The impact of the spiritual on our physic...