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Krishna Das shares wisdom on overcoming trauma, transforming negative patterns, and continually beginning again in the grace of the present moment. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers down-to-earth advice on: - The incredible life of Garchen Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama who spent 20 years in prison and labor camps in Communist China - Overcoming trauma & tragedy with gratitude for the prese...

In this exploration of divine connection and emotional awareness, Madison Margolin and communication coach Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz frame communication as a sacred practice for healing and self-expression. This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Tsiporah have a conversation about: - Tsiporah’s connection to Ram Dass after his death, and asking his spirit for guidance - How spiritual teachers make...

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...

BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 248 - Bringing the Dhamma to Africa with Bhante Buddharakkhita, PhD & Vincent Moore by Be Here Now Network

Ep. 17 – Meditation, Cultivating A Pervasive Quality of Attention

From Mindrolling Ep. 639 – Psychedelics for Personal Development with Dr. Phil Wolfson, Gagan Levy & Raghu Markus Dr. Phil Wolfson offers his seasoned perspective on psychedelics, ketamine assisted therapy, and more in this expansive talk with Raghu Markus and Gagan Levy. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu, Phil, and Gagan discuss: - How psychedelics shaped Phil’s worldview in the 1960s and inspired...

Celebrating the release of All In This Together, Jack shares stories and leads a guided meditation inviting us into the fear dispelling and protective practice of loving kindness.

From meditation retreats to pop music, Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman describes cultivating devotion in both obvious and unlikely places. In this episode, Trudy Goodman illuminates: - Cultivating devotion through seeing things with a positive connotation - The activity of compassion as a beautiful possibility to experience the sacred - A story of Trudy’s daughter and facing severe illness with gr...

In this rich conversation bridging Zen and Jewish mysticism, Rabbi Rami Shapiro and Raghu Markus navigate nonduality, the shadow, and the living experience of the divine. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Rabbi Rami discuss: - Veering off from traditional Judaism and into Jewish mysticism - Nondual awareness as the realm of divine consciousness - Going beyond the dead word and into the living wo...

Indigenous activist Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn teaches Māori wisdom, guiding listeners to co-create reality and find their place within the universe. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Catherine chat about: - Catherine’s early life, upbringing, and academic background in law and philosophy - Indigenous rights and Māori negotiations with the Crown in New Zealand - The Māori concept of pu...

Omid Safi and mythology expert Joshua Michael Schrei explore the shared threads of spiritual traditions, discussing ecstasy, discernment, and the courage to cultivate a heart that becomes a refuge for others. This episode was originally recorded for The Emerald, a podcast that explores the human experience through a vibrant lens of myth, story, and imagination. Brought to life through the wise, wi...

This interview was featured in Ep. 2 of The Flower Heads Show. Check out that episode here in our feed on SoundCloud or on The Be Here Now Network's YouTube Channel. Raghu Markus, executive director of Love Serve Remember Foundation, chats with Dakota Wint about meeting Neem Karoli Baba and sustaining spiritual practice without psychedelics. Recorded in Rishikesh, India, Dakota and Raghu discuss:...

An honest look at faith, hope, and letting go. Dakota shares spontaneous moments of awakening and sits down with Raghu Markus to talk about taking leaps of faith and embracing the mystery. For more conversation about faith, spirituality, and psychedelics, listen to this episode's full interview with Raghu here in our feed on SoundCloud, or watch the video version over on Be Here Now Network’s YouT...

For episode 282, Elisha Goldstein, PhD, returns to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity. Elisha Goldstein is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living and Psychotherapy in Los Angeles. For over two decades, he has helped people break free from...

Unpacking the Buddha’s notions of self and nonself, transience and suffering, Joseph Goldstein leads listeners into the heart of liberation. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein illuminates: - Why the Buddha paid so much attention to the concept of self - How a felt sense of self traps us in desire and attachment - Seeing the term ‘self’ as a designation rather than something that exists in...

Gil Fronsdal explores practicing in accord with nature, showing how mindfulness and honesty help us release resistance and move with the natural flow of the Dharma. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal lectures on: - Being in accord with the dharma, with truth, and with nature - The painful attitudes that we often bring to change - Accepting our feelings rather than pushing them away...

Navigating boundaries through self-honesty and staying grounded, Ramdev teaches listeners how to say no with an open heart. This week on Healing at the Edge, RamDev discusses: - The seven chakras throughout our development - Feeling worthy of receiving the profound blessings in each moment - The psychological perspective of boundaries: saying no lovingly - Getting into the energetic body of bounda...

From Mindrolling Podcast Ep. 637 – Beyond the Veil of Normal Perception with Dakota Wint & Raghu Markus Dakota Wint meets Raghu beyond the veil of normal perception to explore mysticism, altered states, and the fringe of spirituality. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Dakota explore: - The Aghori people of India and seeing the occult side of Hinduism - Dr. Robert Svoboda’s trilogy on the Aghori...

Author, speaker, and harm reduction advocate Ryan Hampton discusses the importance of addressing the social needs of individuals struggling with addiction. Learn more about Ryan’s perspective on the overdose epidemic in America through his 2024 book, Fentanyl Nation. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Ryan chat about: - The state of the world and the ongoing opioid and overdose epidemi...

Celebrating the release of All in This Together, Jack reflects on learning to bow to life’s mystery—and how doing so opens a path to liberation, love, and inner peace.

Ram Dass answers questions about spirituality and money, being indecisive, ego trips, listening for your unique manifestation in life, and more. This episode of Here and Now comes from a Q&A session with the “unique manifestation” group at a retreat in 1989. The first question is about whether it’s possible to grow spiritually and be financially prosperous. Ram Dass talks about playing with our de...

From Tibetan Buddhism to Bhakti Yoga, Raghu and author Vincent Thibault explore reshaping the mind in our chaotic world. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Vincent journey through: - Vincent’s early exposure to literature and the roots of his interest in Eastern philosophy and contemplative traditions - Navigating digital overwhelm and content overload in the modern age - How busyness and product...

We are starting a special mini-series featuring Ram Dass and guests from his Satsang on Maui. This episode kicks things off with Kirtan by Uma Reed, as Ram Dass humorously explores the wonder of aging and seeing the entire world as God. “Aging is wonderful, all you have to do is stay conscious.” –Ram Dass In this Satsang with Ram Dass, the group talks about: - Dealing with pain, injury, illness, a...

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...

In this intimate dharma talk, Mirabai Starr and Rameshwar Das explore the healing power of spiritual community and soul-level friendships.