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Exploring the essence of karma, Krishna Das explains how conscious spiritual practice and selfless living can transform the patterns that guide our incarnation.

Continuing their talk on the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, David Silver and Raghu Markus chat about carrying forward the wisdom of great masters. Check out part 1 of this conversation on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/beherenownetwork/life-beyond-solidity-an-exploration-of-dzogchen-mindrolling-podcast-ep-627 In this episode, Raghu and David chat about: - Being guided toward unconditional l...

Honoring the release of All In This Together, Jack reflects on how stories awaken compassion, heal division, and call us back to meeting one another with respect.

Raghu Markus is joined by Michael Leach, the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the White House, for a conversation on how to have faith over fear in the face of uncertainty

Trudy Goodman explains the healing power of mindfulness in helping adults be authentically present with children—fully entering their creative, playful world.

In honor of All In This Together, Jack, Anne Lamott, and Tami Simon continue their heart-opening conversation on story, tenderness, and remembering who you are

Ram Dass explores how the process of karma yoga is about cultivating a spiritual perspective that allows us to see any situation on multiple planes simultaneously. This episode is brought to you in part by Strawberry Moons Media. Strawberry Moons Media is a collection of new YouTube channels that blends dharma-focused education and entertainment for all ages. Be sure to check out and subscribe to...

In a world shaped by collective crisis, Raghu Markus and Dr. Thomas Hübl come together to explore inner connection and healing trauma. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Thomas discuss: - Thomas’s early call to meditation, spirituality, and a life of service - Living within a global ecosystem shaped by overlapping crisis dynamics - Returning to ourselves when we are overwhelmed by fear and pain -...

Discussing the divine mystery of Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das explains all of the spiritual workings that are going on ‘behind the scenes’ of our daily lives, bringing us exactly where we need to be. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores: - How Maharaj-ji works in our lives, often without us directly noticing - When Maharaj-ji sent Krishna Das back to America - The moment that Krishna Das ‘g...

Focusing on the feminine side of religion, Omid Safi and Willow Brook express how divine love and connection transcend all binaries. This episode was originally recorded for the Wild Heart Podcast with Willow Brook - a podcast that explores divinity in daily life with themes of love, mysticism, grief as a spiritual path, and sensual embodiment. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/@wildheartspace T...

Guiding listeners into bliss, Dr. Robert Thurman explores how emptiness, renunciation, and compassion reinforce our oneness with all beings. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Dr. Thurman offers us: - A lovely translation of an 18th century poem written by a Tibetan lama - Finding ‘mother emptiness’ and reinforcing our oneness with all beings - Lessons from the Buddha on emptiness and relativity...

Discussing behavioral manipulation and ideological engineering, Dr. Svoboda outlines our human vulnerability to the real dangers of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda offers a critical talk on: - How A.I. is one large echo chamber, reflecting humanity back at itself - Keeping Kali Yuga in mind as we navigate A.I. - Maintaining awareness of all the layers...

Jack opens with reflections on the cosmic dance of life before guiding listeners into a meditation on stillness, breath, and embodied presence. Drawing on ancient imagery and gentle instruction, he invites us to take our seat in the still point of the turning world.

In this 1970s interview, Ram Dass sits down with psychologist Daniel Goleman to discuss why people aren’t happier, the power of meditation, and the delight of simplicity. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self. This podcast is also sponsored by Magic Mind. Visit https://www.magicmind.com/r...

Reflecting on Ram Dass’s core teachings, Hanuman Dass and Raghu Markus discuss the immense power of love, service, and compassion. Check out There is No Other for more of Ram Dass’s teachings on the path to harmony. Also, stay tuned for the release of Hanuman Dass’s forthcoming book Be Yourself, formed out of his conversations with Ram Dass. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Hanuman Dass have a...

J. Krishnamurti examines the degeneracy of modern society and religion, where mechanical living has replaced curiosity, inquiry, and direct perception.

Exploring Vedanta and Vipassana practices, Ram Appalaraju discusses interfaith spirituality and his work as an eco-chaplain, honoring the dignity of all beings.

Speaking to our spiritual hunger, Kahontakwas Diane Longboat invites listeners to transform the world by reclaiming sovereignty of the mind and uncovering our unique gifts.

For episode 278, Sharon sits down with author and friend, Parvati Markus, the editor of the new Ram Dass book, “There is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness.” Parvati is a developmental editor who has been midwifing non-fiction books and memoirs since her first efforts with Ram Dass’s classic Be Here Now. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Love Serve Remember Foundation and has hel...

This week, we pause to remember the life, presence, and artistry of a friend of the show who will be deeply missed. Recorded in 2021, this conversation features Grammy-winning artist John Forté in his first appearance on the podcast. John and Raghu talk about the spirit of music, the highs and lows of success, and John’s experience headlining the Ram Dass Soul Land Music Series. John Forté (Januar...

Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman provides practical tools for staying present. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Trudy Goodman explores: - Staying connected to the flow of the breath - The breath as our life-long companion and source of presence - The loneliness of thought and being caught in the trap of our own thinking - How the breath is our anchor and our teacher - Cultivating the power of t...

RamDev reflects on the simultaneous depth and simplicity of mantra, highlighting his own transcendent experiences across devotional practices. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev dives into: - Receiving miracles from Hanuman and the sense that all things are already taken care of - The power and depth of mantra practice, despite its simplicity - Shifting from mechanical repetition to embodied...

As winter deepens, Jack reflects on the quiet light that does not go out—the warmth of compassion, generosity, and courage that sustains us through dark seasons. Through stories of everyday kindness and ancient wisdom, he invites us to tend the inner fire that heals and connects us.

Speaking across the decades from the 1960s through the 1990s, Ram Dass shares his thoughts on expanding the boundaries of consciousness through the use of psychedelic chemicals. This episode of Here and Now is a compilation of Ram Dass exploring the use of psychedelic chemicals. We begin in the mid-1960s, back when Ram Dass was still Richard Alpert. In this interview with the CBC, he talks about h...

Author and nonviolence practitioner Kazu Haga explores why fierce vulnerability is a vital practice for inner and outer transformation. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Kazu Haga chat about: - Kazu’s difficult upbringing and how meeting Japanese Buddhist monastics transformed his life - Combining social action and spirituality - The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and addressing both inner...