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Kicking off a multi-part course on the teachings of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph offers insight into how we can apply the wisdom of this ancient Buddhist discourse on mindfulness to our daily lives and practice. This episode is the first 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...

Reflecting on the inevitable truth of suffering, JoAnna Hardy explains what we do have jurisdiction over: our action, speech and mind. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, JoAnna Hardy explains: Recognizing the first noble truth of suffering all around us Breaking down what we cannot control in life How resistance toward the inevitable causes suffering Reflecting on our ability to control our inte...

For episode 243, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Tuere Sala. 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 third episode in this series. Tuere Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society and...

Jack and trauma expert, Peter A Levine, PhD, map the path to healing through imagination, curiosity, somatic experiencing, and loving awareness. Want fresh Jack teachings delivered to your inbox? Join Jack's newsletter for weekly free content from JackKornfield.com – guided meditations, Dharma Talks, articles, and more! Sign up at JackKornfield.com/newsletter “Healing has to be coming together thr...

In a talk from 1978, Ram Dass explores stepping onto the spiritual path, different planes of consciousness, the process of awakening, and the spiritual up-level game we can get caught in. Today’s podcast is also brought to you by Magic Mind, a matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue. Use the code RAMDASS at checkout to...

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 Embracing everything that...

Exploring the themes in his new book, Confidence, Ethan Nichtern chats with his dad, David, about vulnerability, truth, and the state of the world. Check out this upcoming course from Ethan Nichtern based around his new book HERE: https://www.dharmamoon.com/confidence-and-windhorse In this episode, we learn about: Ethan’s new book and what real confidence is False confidence and manipulation The c...

For episode 242, Emma Seppälä, Ph. D. returns to the Metta Hour to speak about her new book, “Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos.” Emma is a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s...

Harmonizing to the 'music of the spheres' & sharing gardening tips from Buddha, a blissful Jack unveils the possibility of sudden awakening. 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. "You don't want to wait until you float out of your body when you die and look back and say, 'Wow, that was an a...

Discussing her memoir, Lotus Girl, Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of Lotus Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Girl-Crossroads-Buddhism-America/dp/1250321557 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...

Describing how God is beyond what the mind can conceptualize, Krishna Das reflects on ways to let go and experience oneness. In this episode, Krishna Das describes: Looking for love and beauty inside of ourselves God as beyond the conceptual How Maharaj-ji represents the entire universe Why we cannot simply run from suffering Being of service to others without our ego getting involved Recognizing...

Responding to student questions, Joseph Goldstein invigorates listeners to have faith and confidence in dharma practice. This special group mentorship program recording was originally published on Dharmaseed This week on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein answers questions on: Mental noting throughout meditation Working with a greedy mind Dukkha and craving as the fundamental cause of suffering Small...

Revealing how to disentangle your illusions and let go of old identities, Jack paves the way to the mystical present moment. Join Jack online Sat June 22 for The Awakened Heart: Mindfulness and Compassion Practices for Living a Wise and Free Life – a special live daylong retreat exploring lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and peace. Register here: go.spiritrock.org/SR062224 “Part of the joy of self...

Reflecting on Gandhi’s principles, Raghu and Perry Garfinkel discuss sainthood, imperfection, and continued service to others. Get your copy of Perry’s book, Becoming Gandhi, HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Gandhi-Living-Mahatmas-Immoral/dp/1683646924/ This time on Mindrolling, Perry and Raghu talk about: Bob Dylan, Jazz, and music as a portal Perry’s journey to India looking for Neem Karoli...

Encouraging listeners to examine their relationships with death and endings, Frank Ostaseski and Chris Grosso talk about living fully. In this deep conversation, Chris and Frank Ostaseski go over: - Death, dying, and what we can learn about living fully - Death as our secret teacher - The relief of impermanence versus the oppression of permanence - Ram Dass’ idea of death being like taking off a t...

Omid Safi discusses how modern myths like Star Wars can connect us to Sufism and the mystery of the universe. This time on Sufi Heart, Omid Safi has a discussion on: The story of Moses in the Qur’an Moses’ teacher, ‘the green one’, and Yoda from Star Wars How myth-makers revive spiritual traditions The mythic language found in music and movies How Daoist, Muslims, Christians, and more see themselv...

Explaining the subtleties of practice and the energy between mind and body, Joseph Goldstein offers both insight and humor to his students. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein : - The variety of practice ways to strengthen concentration - Animals and questions on karma in the natural world - Free our minds from fear when nearing the end of our lives - Watching the mystery of life unfolding...

Exploring life as a flowing, dynamic process, Jack shares the jewel of Buddha's awakening by unraveling the paradox of self and no-self. 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. "Each of those sets of words, 'self,' and 'no-self,' are concepts or ideas or words that we use in a very crude appr...

For episode 242, Sharon speaks with psychologist Zindel Segal, PhD, and neuroscientist Norman Farb, PhD, about their new book, Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life. Zindel is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders, University of Toronto Scarborough. He is a clinical psychologist whose research examines the use of mindfulness medi...

Gil Fronsdal discusses having confidence in what the Buddha represents within ourselves and being a refuge for all beings. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explains: How the Buddha defined confidence and fate Instructions from the Buddha on making oneself a refuge Being a refuge and support for all beings Personal worth and finding yourself in community The benefit of having confi...

Discussing his memoir, Down for the Cause, Bruce “Badri” Margolin talks with Raghu about his work in drug reform and meeting Ram Dass, Tim Leary, and Neem Karoli Baba. Grab your copy of Down for the Cause HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Down-Cause-Bruce-Margolin/dp/B0CZCW86YL This week on Mindrolling, Bruce and Raghu talk about: What propelled Bruce on his journey as a lawyer Bruce’s first marijuana...

This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das discusses freeing ourselves from abuse, finding support, embracing unconditional love, understanding our parents, and using psychedelics for positive karma. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a talk on: Freeing ourselves from abusive situations Finding love and support from people in similar circumstances Loving from our soul and being uncondition...

Sharing the blueprint for how to unlock true abundance, Jack reveals the secrets of letting go of greed, embracing generosity, and appreciating simplicity in life. Learn the Dynamic Art of Interactive Guided Meditation with Jack Kornfield in an online masterclass cohort starting June 6! bit.ly/InteractiveCohort "Abundance isn't about how much you have, but how much you appreciate." – Jack Kornfiel...

In this Q&A session, Ram Dass talks about dealing with disturbances in meditation, letting go of identifications, seeing the guru as an imaginary playmate, being too formless, and more. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Magic Mind, a matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue. Use the code RAMDASS at checkout to get up...

Reflecting on spirituality and synchronicity, Dr. Lisa Miller talks with Raghu about the capacity to have an awakened mind and heart. This time on Mindrolling, Dr. Lisa and Raghu talk about: Dr. Miller’s synchronistic connection with Ram Dass Identifying threads of lived, spiritual human life in clinical psychology Being born with the capacity to awaken Cultivating our relationship to the transcen...