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In this powerful dialogue, Jack Kornfield responds to questions from the community about some of the deepest challenges of the human heart.

Ram Dass explores how understanding the wheels of birth and death helps us appreciate the preciousness of our incarnation. This episode of Here and Now is from a retreat in Chappell Hill, Texas, in September of 1980. As an introduction to this talk on death, Ram Dass reads from William Buck’s version of the Ramayana. He begins to share what he has learned about death through a combination of his l...

Resting in the field of love that ‘just is’, Gil Fronsdal explores how to live for the benefit of both self and others.

Exploring the vital role of boundaries, Dr. Lissa Rankin calls on the medical and wellness fields to confront power imbalances and deepen their understanding of trauma.

In this extended Q&A special, Krishna Das offers powerful insights on navigating the turmoil of the human experience through devotional practice.

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...

Exploring her “No-BS” approach to yoga and mindfulness, Oneika Mays joins Raghu Markus to discuss the amazing things that happen when we sit down and get in tune with ourselves. In this episode, Raghu and Oneika chat about: - The false sense of protection that comes from building emotional walls - Grief and coping with the sense that things are unfinished - Finding oneself over and over again thro...

In this illuminating talk, Jack explores the heart of freedom through the lens of his friendship with Ram Dass, reflecting on how to cultivate a heart that can meet it all with loving awareness.

Artist Boaz Ronan joins Madison to explore how Jewish mysticism and disciplined practice shape his creative process, framing art as a gateway to the unconscious. In this episode, Madison and Boaz discuss: - Seeing beyond color and form when painting - Experiencing the mystical in daily life - How Boaz’s experience with military PTSD influenced his artistry - Art as a mirror to the unconscious - Th...

Shaolin Martial Artist Paula Lazarz explores the alchemy of self-defense and Zen Buddhism to reach ultimate inner and outer balance in practice. In this episode, Paula Lazarz provides insights on: - Developing a beginner's mind and a commitment to practice - Including the mystery of Zen for Kung Fu testing - Guiding love in a martial arts environment - How martial arts reflect the true nature with...

In this exploration of the practice of karma yoga, Ram Dass talks about the sweetness of service and how the mystery of the universe is in the precise action of the moment. This episode of Here and Now is from a retreat at the Lama Foundation in July of 1986. After priming us with a quote from the poet Kabir, Ram Dass explores the bhakti component of the yoga of service. It is the practice of seei...

With loving remembrance for Raghu’s nephew, Shiva Baum, Mindrolling presents this rerelease from 2014 where Shiva, Raghu, and David Silver explore how music shapes an era, from the wild sixties to the weird now. In this episode, Raghu, Shiva, and David discuss: - The magic of Bruce Springsteen and the collective heart that he creates - How changes in music signify the shift of an era - How Neil Yo...

Alan Watts explores the inseparable dance between structure and formlessness, revealing why the universe can never be fully captured by words alone. This time on Being in the Way, Alan Watts outlines: - Two distinct schools of thought: those who focus on structure, and those who focus on what Watts calls ‘goo’ - How fixating on practicality is like knowing all the words to a song without ever trul...

Illuminating the power of boundless love, Frank Ostaseski explains how love dissolves perceived limits and transforms our relationship to fear, doubt, and desire.

Environmental health advocate Mackenzie Feldman reveals how grassroots action and land stewardship can reshape our relationship with the earth, from the grounds of college campuses to the food systems that sustain us all.

Author and executive Bryan Welch shares how the grief of losing his child profoundly reshaped his heart, deepening his capacity for connection and compassion toward others. In this episode, David and Bryan chat about: - How grief can transform us in a beautiful way - Bryan’s journey through the loss of his son, Noah - Developing a deeper sense of compassion through Buddhism - Grief as a bridge of...

Discussing the inspiration behind her upcoming album, Bhumi Devi, Nina Rao and Raghu Markus explore preserving the planet and devotion to the sacred mother. Support the presale of Bhumi Devi and find lyrics to numerous chants on Nina’s website. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Nina chat about: - Moderating our consumption and doing our best to heal the earth - Nina’s work in preserving wilderne...

Continuing his exploration of selflessness, Joseph Goldstein helps listeners live in the balance of both relative and ultimate truth. This episode is the second half of a talk that started in episode 259, "Selflessness, Dukkha, and Freedom." Watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RJos0_z_vU0 This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein discusses: - The impersonal nature of experiencing peace - See...

Trudy Goodman offers dharma teachings on conflict and kindness, helping us build a loving awareness of who we truly are. In this episode, Trudy Goodman holds a talk on: - How our thoughts shape our identity and can create mental prisons - Breaking free from fixed ideas about ourselves, others, and the world - Starting with ourselves: offering kindness to our inner critic - Uniting in our shared in...

Explaining how collective grief may manifest as anger, RamDev teaches listeners how they can transform negative emotions into compassionate action.

In this deeply grounding guided meditation, Jack Kornfield invites us to rest in mindful loving awareness and gratitude for the miracle of being alive.

Ram Dass explores the process of listening and tuning that takes place on the spiritual journey as we find the practices that align with our unique karmic predicaments. This episode of Here and Now is from a workshop at the Lama Foundation in July of 1982. Outside in the mountains of New Mexico, Ram Dass speaks about the process of listening and tuning to hear the unique predicament of our spiritu...

Blending together the clinical and the beautiful, Dr. Robert Krause and Vicki Marnin discuss mental health, psychedelic therapy, and integrative healing. Check out Centered, a pioneering mental health center offering affordable, multidisciplinary care designed to empower individuals on their path to healing. From traditional therapy to advanced psychiatric care and ketamine-assisted therapy, they...

Interfaith peace counselor Patrick McCollum and documentary filmmaker Gabe Polsky share the powerful prophecy that united the Amazon and led to making their film, The Man Who Saves the World? This week on Mindrolling, Raghu speaks with his guests, Gabe and Patrick, about: - The origin story behind The Man Who Saves the World? and the real-life journey that inspired the film - How diverse Amazonian...

Drawing on the wisdom of The Four Resolves, Gil Fronsdal discusses finding our own inner strength to remain committed to the path of practice. This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal illuminates: - Gil’s own introduction to Vipassana practice - How sickness, old age, and death motivated the Buddha - Spiritual support and determination at Zen monasteries - Why cultivating your own inner r...