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Grandmother Helene joins Anita Sanchez to help bring humanity home to their ancestral calling and connection to the world. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Grandmother Helene discuss: Helene’s upbringing and carrying the gift of her ancestors The lineage that Helene comes from Allowing the collective to go in peace and be healed Reciprocity for the planet, nature, and climate Allowing...

For episode 256, we start off the year in podcasts with a conversation between Sharon and first-time guest Norma Ryuko Kawelokū Wong Roshi. Norma is a thought partner, a strategist, and a teacher. She is the abbot of Anko-in, an independent branch temple of Daihonzan Chozen-ji and serves practice communities in Hawai‘i, across the continental U.S., and in Toronto, Canada. She is an 86th-generation...

Lama Tsultrim Allione shares the practice of feeding our demons in order to dissolve that which prevents us from being free. In this episode from the 2023 Summer Mountain Retreat, Lama Tsultrim Allione shares: How she first discovered Buddhism and meditation The beauty within silence and quiet attention to our surroundings Lama Tsultrim’s first trip to India and studying the mystic east Her connec...

Redefining sainthood as a deep care for ourselves and others, Lama Rod Owens and Raghu discuss reclaiming our sacredness and our identity. Within this episode, Raghu and Lama Rod discuss: Healing through music and other mystical experiences Lama Rod Owens’ college experience and getting into activism Re-framing our relationship to religion The freedom to be our most authentic selves Owning our own...

Joseph Goldstein shares how unremitting mindfulness and continuous investigation of our mental states will lead us to liberation. This episode is part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just jumping int...

Joseph Goldstein shares how unremitting mindfulness and continuous investigation of our mental states will lead us to liberation. This episode is part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just jumping int...

Opening the doorway to transformation, Jack and Dr. Hübl explore spiritual discernment, identity, “central casting,” overcoming nervous system triggers, reframing trauma, and more. Transform your 2025 with Jack! Join “The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield” a year-long online program beginning Jan 2025, but join anytime at bit.ly/Awakening2025 The ‘wisdom of insecurity’ is to...

Noah and Raghu Markus catch up with Joseph Goldstein to talk about poetry, imposter syndrome, trust, and more. Grab a copy of Joseph’s poems and reflections: https://www.dharma.org/dreamscapesjg/ Be sure to check out this talk on quantum mechanics, as suggested by Joseph in today’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNVQfWC_evg In this episode, Raghu, Joseph, and Noah connect through these t...

Outlining the crucial importance of the Buddha’s seven awakening factors, Joseph explains the promise of our practice. This episode is part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. If you are just jumping into the serie...

Jack and Thomas explore how ritual serves as a powerful language for opening the heart and living joyfully through life’s challenges. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. "Ritual and symbol become a gateway back to the heart to our deep connection. When we have that in spiritual life, thin...

Teaching listeners to become masters over their perceptions, Joseph Goldstein describes the four great hallucinations of the mind. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the twenty-fourth part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Sa...

Trauma-focused psychotherapist Ralph De La Rosa links with Raghu to explain how radical self-compassion can outshine our deepest wounds. In this episode, Raghu and Ralph have a conversation about: - Ralph’s casual brush with death and the divine play of the universe - Healing our afflictions and uncovering our awakened state - How we all tend to dissociate and distract ourselves - Inspiration from...

On this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, East Forest and Marisa Radha Weppner discuss the role of song in psychedelics and explore how the ethereal can be accessed through music. In this episode, East Forest and Marisa Radha Weppner discuss: - The many ways we can arrive at non-ordinary states - The power of intention when making music - How music can act as a bridge to the ethereal - How music...

Shining a lamp in the darkness, Jack offers a heartwarming holiday story, guided meditation, angelic chant, and powerful intention setting ceremony for the New Year and beyond. Transform your 2025 with Jack! Join “The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield” a year-long online program beginning Jan 2025 at bit.ly/Awakening2025 “May your holidays and the turning of the seasons brin...

For episode 254, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Ruth King. This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the sixth episode in this series. Ruth King is the Founder of Mindful of Race Institute, LLC, and is a celebr...

In this cozy holiday special, Jack sheds seasonal tidings on how to rediscover the secret beauty within you and share your special gifts with the world. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. “What you most deeply long for is who you are, is coming back to your own heart, to your own beauty,...

Sharing stories from her world travels, yoga teacher Susan Maruffo explores healing and self-discovery through yoga, Tantra, and meditation. This time on Mindrolling, Susan and Raghu journey through: - Unhappiness within Western cultural conditioning - How getting out of the United States transformed Susan’s life - Being alone while doing yoga versus in a group setting - How suffocating our ‘roles...

Exploring how compassionate speech and mindful listening can transform our lives, Jack shares how we can navigate culture’s web of lies by using the energy of Wise Speech to truly awaken. Transform your 2025 with Jack! Join “The Year of Awakening: An Intimate Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield” a year-long online course beginning Jan 2025! Register at bit.ly/Awakening2025 “[Wise Speech] is really...

At this rowdy Q&A session from their 20-year reunion event at Harvard, Ram Dass and Timothy Leary answer questions and banter about the scenarios and myths surrounding our lives. This talk was chosen in celebration of the new book, Dying To Know, which chronicles the epic friendship between Ram Dass and Timothy Leary that shaped generations of seekers. Get your copy today at the Ram Dass Shop: htt...

In this talk from their 20-year reunion at Harvard, Timothy Leary reflects on the journey he and Ram Dass shared as they explored the boundaries of consciousness with no signposts to guide them. This talk was chosen in celebration of the new book, Dying To Know, which chronicles the epic friendship between Ram Dass and Timothy Leary that shaped generations of seekers. Get your copy today: https://...

Explaining relationships as the perfect environment to grow in our practice, Ramdev offers heart-opening wisdom. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev discusses: Being in the sea of humanity and all the ways we relate to others Relationships as a mirror for how our practice is going Lessening one’s self-absorption How fear, guilt, and shame make it difficult to be in relationship Keeping our he...

Justin Boreta, the first musician to collaborate with Ram Dass, talks with Raghu about Ram Dass’ legacy and the power of music. This week on Mindrolling, Justin and Raghu converse about: Ram Dass’ legacy transported through music The chants that Ram Dass brought home from India Kali Yuga, the age of destruction Chants for Ganesh and music as the delivery method for mantra Ram Dass’ humor and charm...

Defining relationships as a triangle between God, Self, and Other, Stephen and Ondrea Levine discuss opening and softening our hearts. In this archival episode, Stephen and Ondrea Levine explore: How relationships open our hearts in hell The difficulty in relationships as a path to purification How easy it is to be in a relationship, how hard it is to relate Relationships as a triangle between God...

Offering decompression from post-election intensity, Jack shares a guided meditation helping us maintain a mindful loving presence amidst it all. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. “The seasons turn, elections come and go, whole nations and civilization arise for a time and pass. You are...

In this talk from their 20-year reunion at Harvard, Timothy Leary reflects on the journey he and Ram Dass shared as they explored the boundaries of consciousness with no signposts to guide them. This talk was chosen in celebration of the new book, Dying To Know, which chronicles the epic friendship between Ram Dass and Timothy Leary that shaped generations of seekers. Get your copy today: https://...