Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

Mindrolling alumnus David Silver re-joins Raghu to help us transform our relationship with thought and lead us to growth and inner peace. Mindrolling is brought to you by  Reunion .  Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “ BeHere250 ” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. &nb...

Cultivating both inner and outer harmony, the Be Here Now Network trifecta of Raghu, David, and Sharon offers lessons in metta and letting go. This episode was recorded live at the annual Ram Dass Legacy “Open Your Heart in Paradise” retreat in Maui. Learn more about these Maui retreats, our annual Mountain retreat in Boone, North Carolina, and our regular digital retreats at  ramdass.org/eve...

Sharing spiritual mementos from his world travels, Dakota Wint sits with Raghu to explore finding God everywhere and at any time. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Dakota converse about: Dakota’s travels throughout Ethiopia Rastafarian tradition and its origin in Ethiopia Reminiscing about their time shared in India Confronting the weirdness of our collective state Finding spirit in all cultures...

Redefining sainthood as a deep care for ourselves and others, Lama Rod Owens and Raghu discuss reclaiming our sacredness and our identity. Check out Lama Rod’s book,  The New Saints,  to learn more about becoming a spiritual warrior. Within this episode, Raghu and Lama Rod discuss: Healing through music and other mystical experiences Lama Rod Owens’ college experience and getting into ac...

Noah and Raghu Markus catch up with Joseph Goldstein to talk about poetry, imposter syndrome, trust, and more. Grab a copy of Joseph’s poems and reflections  HERE In this episode, Raghu, Joseph, and Noah connect through these topics: How Joseph revitalized his poetic spirit while traveling in Spain Revision as the most important process of writing Struggling with imposter syndrome How poetry...

Trauma-focused psychotherapist Ralph De La Rosa links with Raghu to explain how radical self-compassion can outshine our deepest wounds. Eager to learn more? Grab your own copy of Ralph’s new book,  Outshining Trauma. In this episode, Raghu and Ralph have a conversation about:   Ralph’s casual brush with death and the divine play of the universe Healing our afflictions and uncoverin...

Aboriginal scholar Tyson Yunkaporta joins Raghu to discuss our shared evolution of consciousness and navigating a post-truth world. This week on Mindrolling, Tyson and Raghu have a conversation about:   Living in a post-truth world where objective facts lose to emotional/personal appeal How coronavirus nudged us closer to fascism Cultural feedback routes and how America affects Australia...

Sharing stories from her world travels, yoga teacher Susan Maruffo explores healing and self-discovery through yoga, Tantra, and meditation. This time on Mindrolling, Susan and Raghu journey through:   Unhappiness within Western cultural conditioning How getting out of the United States transformed Susan’s life Being alone while doing yoga versus in a group setting How suffocating our ‘r...

Justin Boreta, the first musician to collaborate with Ram Dass, talks with Raghu about Ram Dass’ legacy and the power of music. Check out the track Awareness , an ambient track by Justin mixed with a guided meditation from Ram Dass. This week on Mindrolling, Justin and Raghu chat about:   Ram Dass’ legacy transported through music The chants that Ram Dass brought home from India Kal...

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...