Pilgrim Heart with Krishna Das

Krishna Das offers his perspectives on selfless service, committed practice, and uncovering the presence that has always been within. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das discusses: Doing selfless service for others anytime and anywhere Keeping up with our practice in order to receive the fruits  Asana and Pranayama to clean our energy channels and heal the body Uncovering the presence tha...

Krishna Das reflects on Maharaj-ji’s teaching that all names, forms, and journeys lead to the same truth. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das talks about: Neem Karoli’s teaching: Sub Ek (all one) Following the heart and our own individual path to God A dream message that Krishna Das had from Maharaj-ji Developing communication skills for improved relationships How being hard on ourselves makes...

In this extended Q&A special, Krishna Das offers powerful insights on navigating the turmoil of the human experience through devotional practice. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers down-to-earth advice on: The name of God as an echo of our own being Tuning ourselves into the mantra  Replacing greed and anxiety with compassion and kindness The delusion of self and other Depress...

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...

Exploring the essence of karma, Krishna Das explains how conscious spiritual practice and selfless living can transform the patterns that guide our incarnation. Check out Krishna Das’s book and CDs, Flow of Grace , for an expansive explanation of the Hanuman Chalisa and more! This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gives wisdom on: The essence of karma and the seeds that we plant for the future In...

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...

Guiding us toward balance, connection, and freedom from suffering, Krishna Das explores letting go of our numerous self-created stories. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das responds to questions on: Devotional literature and poetry What to do when feelings of boredom arise during practice Using pain as an object of awareness How mantra practice helps us remain balanced in daily life Detaching...

Drawing on over five decades of devotional practice, Krishna Das offers down-to-earth spiritual guidance for beginners and seasoned seekers alike. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gives wisdom on: The miracles that happen around enlightened beings How to cleanse and open the heart by letting go of old patterns Krishna Das’ lifelong journey of awakening, surrender, and trusting life’s unfold...

Through soulful insights on detaching from the ego and expanding the heart, Krishna Das reminds us that surrender is not defeat, it’s the deepest devotion to God. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gives wisdom on: Listening to the hea...

Krishna Das explores how spiritual practices like chanting and loving-kindness can calm anxiety and free the mind from the trap of overthinking. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das shares his thoughts on: Maharaj-ji, beyond the physical...

Encouraging listeners to take responsibility for their own inner healing, Krishna Das discusses cleansing the heart of betrayal, hurt, and grief. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das provides wisdom on: Meeting Anandamayi Ma and what it...

Krishna Das shares time-tested practices and spiritual wisdom for easing suffering, letting go, and treating others with the same compassion we wish for ourselves. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das provides wisdom on: Navigating the c...

Reminding us that there's no need to escape our daily life in search of spirituality, Krishna Das explains that our relationships, struggles, joys, and routines are the spiritual path. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das opens our heart...

Krishna Das gives insights on continual grace and transforming our self-limiting inner narratives through spiritual practice. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/insighthour  and get on your way to being your best self This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das thoughtfully discusses: What it means for the guru to have a key to our mind...

Sharing personal stories of his time with Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das walks us down the path of recognizing grace, loving all beings, and keeping the heart open, no matter how hard it gets. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. "Grace is always here but we're too busy, too involved in our stuf...

Krishna Das shares a realistic path for resting in the true nature of love that is always accessible to us all.  In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das thoughtfully discusses: The many versions of The Bhagavad Gita from different lineages  Figuring out which practice works for you How the soul/buddha-nature is always present, even when we aren’t looking Meditation practices that i...

In this heart-led exploration, Krishna Das shares how mantra, willpower, and grace guide us from the illusion of ego and into the freedom of real love. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers wisdom on: Inspiration from Maharaj-ji’s picture, dream visits, and more How the soul pulls us towards real love and freedom Why meditating/chanting/any form of practice is a good idea The jungle guru...

Discussing how to work through afflictions like addiction, heartbreak, and self-hatred, Krishna Das gives spiritual guidance to listeners.  Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explains: Learning to chant the Hanuman Chalisa&nb...

Revealing the true Buddha nature, which rests beyond ego, Krishna Das shows how regular practice can unveil the inherent purity within us all. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gets into Desireless action and other teachings of t...

Providing mantra and mentorship, Krishna Das explores how we can heal our heavy hearts and manage both personal and global suffering. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores: Mantras to use during wartimes or other painful experiences Hanuman, the remover of all difficulties and negative energy Tibetan philosophies of the transition between life and death Best wishes for all who are...

Explaining the fruits of dedicated practice, Krishna Das urges listeners to move past instant gratification and artificial forms of awakening. This episode is brought to you by Dharma Moon.  Join Buddhist teachers  David Nichtern  and  Professor Robert Thurman  for a free online event on Tuesday, March 4th at 6pm ET. Together, they'll explore the power of lineage...

Sharing insight from Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das discusses reaching higher states of consciousness through service, repetition, and purification. This episode includes wisdom from Krishna Das on: Shedding our belief system of ego and separate self The importance of regular practice and finding time everyday Learning from Maharaj-ji through dreams and meditation Finding Maharaj-ji in our world Reaching...

Through devotional chanting and conversation, Krishna Das offers guidance on living out our practice both on and off the mat. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Krishna Das answers questions on: The deep intuition that develops over time Making our prac...

Closing the year, Krishna Das explores the transformative power of deepening our awareness and how practice helps us navigate life’s challenges. This time, on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks on: Going within and deepening our awareness Subjective versus objective experiences Advice that Krishna received from Maharaj-ji How repeating the name gives us strength Practicing awareness and breaking ba...

Krishna Das teaches listeners all that is possible through total sincerity of the heart and self-awareness. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a talk on: How Krishna Das’ bar mitzvah transformed his outlook on organized religion What initially struck Krishna Das about Zen Buddhism and Indian philosophy Sensing an ongoing connection to Ram Dass Sitting down and chanting without over-inte...