Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

Surfing dimensions of consciousness, dream yoga expert Andrew Holecek joins Raghu to discuss the benefits of lucidity in liminal spaces. This time on Mindrolling, Andrew and Raghu discuss:  Andrew’s early interest in the occult and the role of psychedelics Lucid dreaming and having insight before understanding Tibetan Buddhism and dream yoga Andrew’s experience with mantra and transcendental...

Raghu interviews Leonard Pickard about his early involvement in psychedelics, zen practice, his 20-year incarceration, and building resilience via mindfulness. Leonard will be joining Raghu, Zach Leary, Trevor Hall and others at a Ram Dass Legacy Event in Denver on December 12th, 2024. For more info, click  HERE . This week on Mindrolling, Leonard and Raghu chat about:  Transformative ex...

Amidst election results, environmental crises and more, Raghu and James Baraz consider how to awaken joy in times of disillusion. To learn more about James’ work with the environment and to see how you can help, check out  One Earth This time on Mindrolling, James and Raghu have a talk on:  Vulnerability and unconditional love Awakening Joy in times of disillusion James’ definition of Jo...

Dr. Dan Engle joins Raghu to discuss how to integrate the ineffable into our daily lives after profound psychedelic experiences. In this episode, Dr. Engle and Raghu have a conversation about:  How Dr. Dan’s life was profoundly changed after a serious accident Integrating psychiatry and neurology together Dr. Dan’s introduction to psychedelics in the jungle How the psychedelic experience open...

Offering a beautiful ode to India, Raghu and Andrew Harvey discuss divine truths and the oxymoron of beauty and pain. This time on Mindrolling, Andrew and Raghu go over:  Andrew’s experience being born and growing up in India India as a sacred world filled with divine beauty and pain The divine feminine and masculine Raghu’s experience bringing his father to India The gift of Ram Dass and tyi...

Influencer and cosmetic artist Chrisspy shares how Ram Dass inspired her to change her life after a traumatic accident. In this episode of Mindrolling, Chrisspy and Raghu discuss: - Chrisspy’s near-death experience and how it transformed her life - Discovering Ram Dass, Eastern Philosophy, and connecting to spirituality - Elements of influencer culture that are toxic - Chrisspy’s decision to delet...

Anita Sanchez and Raghu Markus confront the impacts of global warming, celebrate indigenous traditions, and explore the deep connection of nature and humanity. This week, Raghu and Anita Sanchez have a compelling conversation on: Anita's recent journey into the Amazon Rainforest The intense impact of global warming on Amazonian landscapes The strength and leadership of indigenous amazonian women C...

Bridging science and spirit, Stephanie Karzon Abrams chats with Raghu about integrating psychedelics and soul into the medical community. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Stephanie delve into:  Out-of-body experiences through music Addressing identity changes after Traumatic Brain Injuries Utilizing plants to promote better health Reconnecting to ourselves through psychedelic therapies Tra...

Written in the key of grief and the melody of praise, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer sits down with Raghu to discuss her newest poetry book, The Unfolding. Enjoy your own copy of  The Unfolding  to read Rosemerry’s heart-opening poems! Purchase the book  HERE This week, tune into Rosemerry and Raghu’s conversation on:  The loss of Rosemerry’s son and father Living through seasons of...

Daniele Bolelli contrasts the beauty of community and selfless leadership in Native culture with the epidemic of loneliness in America. In this episode, Daniele and Raghu roll through:  Native American history and lessons Daniele’s first exposure to Native culture through his journalist mother How the  Sundance  ceremony shifted Daniele’s entire world The purpose of Sundance ce...

Sharing inspiration from the monk Thomas Merton, James Finley explains what he has learned about God, healing, and mystical paths. Grab James Finley’s Memoir,  The Healing Path ,  HERE This week, James and Raghu have a deep conversation about:  How James discovered a connection to God through  Thomas Merton James’ time living in the Abbey of Gethsemani immediately after high sc...

Turning to Celtic wisdom, author and teacher John Philip Newell chats with Raghu about reconnecting to our home, Mother Earth. Pick up your copy of John’s new book,  The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home ,  HERE . This week, John and Raghu get into:  John’s upbringing and being drawn to the natural world The Celtic lineage and having awa...

Connecting the inner world and the outer world, physicist Federico Faggin reveals his work studying the physics of spirituality. Follow this link to order your copy of Federico's book: Irreducible: Consciousness, Life, Computers and Human Nature This episode of Mindrolling with Federico and Raghu includes these topics:  Federico's life growing up in Italy Neuroscience and studying consciousne...

Focusing on curiosity, patience, and self-compassion, Cortland Dahl joins Raghu to go over his new book, A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism . This week, Cortland and Raghu discuss:  The mystical practice of making aspirations Tuning into ourselves and trusting ourselves Learning through our relationships Recognizing that the next Buddha is the sangha Nurturing sparks of inspiration through pract...

This week's Mindrolling is a collection of some of the best moments from Raghu’s interviews with mindfulness and metta experts Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. In this special episode: Clip 1 (Ep. 65) : Raghu and Joseph explore the foundations of mindfulness, the influence of habits, and how everything hinges on the tip of motivation. Clip 2 (Ep. 44) : Raghu and Sharon discuss metta practice...

David Silver and Raghu sit down for a conversation about maintaining equanimity in the face of multiple humanitarian and ecological crises around the world. Join comedian Duncan Trussell and Buddhist teacher David Nichtern on September 3rd for a free online talk: Imposter Syndrom & Teaching Meditation This week, David and Raghu discuss:  The divided state of our country Dealing with...

Using modern tools to support inner transformation, ServiceSpace founder Nipun Mehta offers innovative solutions for turning artificial intelligence into collective heart intelligence. Learn more about ServiceSpace’s unique model of organizing small acts of service at  servicespace.org . In this episode, Nipun and Raghu chat about:  Nipun’s upbringing and finding the infinity behind...

Discussing her new book, Ordinary Mysticism, Mirabai Starr breaks free from religious institutions and shares heart-opening mystical wisdom. Mirabai’s upcoming book,  Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground , will be released in September 2024. Preorder your copy  HERE! This time on Mindrolling, Mirabai and Raghu converse about:  How beginner’s mind and humility help us cope...

Author and artist Scott Snibbe visits Mindrolling to teach listeners how to train the mind for long-lasting happiness. Get your copy of Scott’s book, How to Train a Happy Mind: A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment,  HERE. This week on Mindrolling, Scott and Raghu discuss:  How being in tune with reality leads to happiness Scott’s childhood and sensing the feeling of infinity Selfishnes...

Jamie Kilstein returns to the Mindrolling Podcast! In this episode, Jamie speaks with Raghu about finding an appreciation for all faiths and shares how exploring different religions led him to Jesus. Jamie and Raghu talk about:  Oppression within organized religion Jamie’s experience with psychedelics and Ram Dass Zen as the atheism of religion Maharaj-ji and incorporating multiple religions...

Author and Medium Paul Selig shares transformational wisdom from divine messengers and chats with Raghu about what our world could be like. Paul’s third book in The Manifestation Trilogy, A World Made New, will be out in September 2024. Preorder  HERE ! This week on Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu converse about:  Paul’s journey of becoming and the split between the perceived self and the re...

Writer and meditation teacher, Henry Shukman, joins Raghu to discuss his forthcoming book,  Original Love , and how love is the true foundation of our life. In this episode of Mindrolling, Henry and Raghu journey through:  Henry’s background, travels, and witnessing joy among those without materialistic riches Recognizing how we are a part of everything in the universe How meditation hel...

Activist and mountaineer, Wasfia Nazreen, has an expansive talk with Raghu about her trek up the K2 peak and finding inner strength. This time on Mindrolling, Wasfia and Raghu explore:  Connecting to Mother Earth How abandonment taught Wasfia that education was her pathway to freedom How moving to Georgia gave Wasfia a deep connection to the culture of the American South The Tonglen meditatio...

OG Mindroller David Silver reunites with Raghu to discuss the themes of consciousness and spirituality that lie at the heart of Hermann Hesse's literary work. This week on Mindrolling, David Silver connects with Raghu over:  Inspiration from Hermann Hesse The book  Siddhartha  and embarking on a spiritual search Descents into decadence and an attachment to the material world Embraci...

Discussing her memoir,  Lotus Girl , Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of  Lotus Girl   HERE In this episode, Helen and Raghu talk about:  Growing up with tyrannical parents How the iconic photo of  Thich Quang Duc  changed Helen’s life Being orientated to Asia through Psychedelics, out-of-body meditat...