Best Borglum Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 551 – Faith, Spirituality & Community with Jamie Kilstein 1:16:34

1h ago1:16:34

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Jamie Kilstein returns to the Mindrolling Podcast! In this episode, Jamie speaks with Raghu about finding an appreciation for all faiths and shares how exploring different religions led him to Jesus. Jamie and Raghu talk about: Oppression within organized religion Jamie’s experience with psychedelics and Ram Dass Zen as the atheism of religion Maha…

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Ep. 550 – Divine Messengers with Paul Selig 54:27

20h ago54:27

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Author and Medium Paul Selig shares transformational wisdom from divine messengers and chats with Raghu about what our world could be like. Paul’s third book in The Manifestation Trilogy, A World Made New, will be out in September 2024. Preorder HERE! This week on Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu converse about: Paul’s journey of becoming and the split …

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Secular Spirituality - Brittney Hartley 53:06

10d ago53:06

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Brittney Hartley is an author, secular spiritual counselor, and self described Nihilism survivor. She was raised in a strong Mormon community in Idaho and was a history teacher and mother when she began questioning her faith. This led her to graduate study in theology and eventually a life today as a meditation teacher and spiritual counselor for p…

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Ep. 549 – Original Love with Henry Shukman 1:00:48

8d ago1:00:48

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Writer and meditation teacher, Henry Shukman, joins Raghu to discuss his forthcoming book, Original Love, and how love is the true foundation of our life. In this episode of Mindrolling, Henry and Raghu journey through: Henry’s background, travels, and witnessing joy among those without materialistic riches Recognizing how we are a part of everythi…

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The Truth of Old Age, Sickness, Death and Awakening - Bob Stahl 52:17

13d ago52:17

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How have the Four Heavenly Messengers led you to the path of the dharma? In this talk, Bob Stahl shares his own experience with these messengers and how they changed the course of his life in the midst of being a very confused young man without direction. He encourages us to consider the conditions and events that have appeared in our own lives to …

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Ep. 548 – Revering Mountains with Wasfia Nazreen 1:04:40

15d ago1:04:40

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Activist and mountaineer, Wasfia Nazreen, has an expansive talk with Raghu about her trek up the K2 peak and finding inner strength. This time on Mindrolling, Wasfia and Raghu explore: Connecting to Mother Earth How abandonment taught Wasfia that education was her pathway to freedom How moving to Georgia gave Wasfia a deep connection to the culture…

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Gay Pride and Our Ordinary Life - Liên Shutt 57:54

20d ago57:54

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Can we find meaning and pride in our ordinary lives? In this talk, Liên Shutt contrasts the extravagant events in our lives with the everyday moments and asks us to consider if we can drop our expectations of how things should be and instead allow them to exist just as they are. This is the definition of Buddhist wisdom or Prajña, which translates …

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Ep. 547 – Lessons from Hermann Hesse with David Silver 1:14:34

22d ago1:14:34

1:14:34

OG Mindroller David Silver reunites with Raghu to discuss the themes of consciousness and spirituality that lie at the heart of Hermann Hesse's literary work. This week on Mindrolling, David Silver connects with Raghu over: Inspiration from Hermann Hesse The book Siddhartha and embarking on a spiritual search Descents into decadence and an attachme…

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Ep. 112 – Mind Into Heart 36:49

29d ago36:49

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Bringing the mind into the heart, Ram Dev elucidates how to let go of the ego and surrender into beingness. 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, RamDev teaches on: Living out concepts after we understand them Keeping our h…

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The Pure Love of Metta - John Martin 53:03

1M ago53:03

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How can we cultivate an undefended heart that is open and caring? John Martin shares that the true nature of our heart is inherently pure and loving. However, we need to practice to cultivate this purity. Some of the practices he shares include: Being aware of our intentions. Using metta phrases. Radiating metta. ______________ John Martin teaches …

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Ep. 546 – Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov 58:42

29d ago58:42

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Discussing her memoir, Lotus Girl, Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of Lotus Girl HERE In this episode, Helen and Raghu talk about: Growing up with tyrannical parents How the iconic photo of Thich Quang Duc changed Helen’s life Being orientated to Asia through Psychedelics, out-of-…

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The Living Dying Project - Dale Borglum 40:14

1M ago40:14

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Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of A Living/Dying Project. He is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with life-threatening illness and their families for over 30 years. In 1981, Dale founded the first residential facility for people who wished to die consciously in the United…

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Loneliness - Melvin Escobar 51:12

1M ago51:12

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In this talk, Melvin Escobar looks at the loneliness and separation prevalent in our world. Especially for LGBTQI individuals, this has roots in both the individual level as well as the structural level, such as the way families may ask us to hide parts of ourselves in order to find acceptance. The societal hierarchies we encounter also contribute …

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Ep. 545 – Becoming Gandhi with Perry Garfinkel 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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Reflecting on Gandhi’s principles, Raghu and Perry Garfinkel discuss sainthood, imperfection, and continued service to others. Get your copy of Perry’s book, Becoming Gandhi, HERE This time on Mindrolling, Perry and Raghu talk about: Bob Dylan, Jazz, and music as a portal Perry’s journey to India looking for Neem Karoli Baba Following the footsteps…

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The Foreign Agent - Sam Patten 52:15

1M ago52:15

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Sam Patten is a political consultant who spent the first half of his career promoting democracy and advising political campaigns in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. He gained notoriety in 2018 when he became the target of the Muller Investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign, due largely to his connection with Konstantine Kilimin…

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The Thousand Natural Shocks - Laura Burges 48:45

2M ago48:45

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How can Buddhist philosophy help us address the everyday suffering we encounter in a human body - the accidents, falls, missteps, mistakes, broken bones and broken hearts? In this talk, Laura Burges recounts her own experience following a recent fall and injury. She shares practices and reminders that can be helpful when we experience "The thousand…

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Ep. 544 – Down for the Cause with Bruce "Badri" Margolin 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Discussing his memoir, Down for the Cause, Bruce “Badri” Margolin talks with Raghu about his work in drug reform and meeting Ram Dass, Tim Leary, and Neem Karoli Baba. Grab your copy of Down for the Cause HERE This week on Mindrolling, Bruce and Raghu talk about: What propelled Bruce on his journey as a lawyer Bruce’s first marijuana defense case T…

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Ep. 543 – The Awakened Brain with Dr. Lisa Miller 59:42

2M ago59:42

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Reflecting on spirituality and synchronicity, Dr. Lisa Miller talks with Raghu about the capacity to have an awakened mind and heart. Get your copy of Dr. Miller’s book, The Awakened Brain, HERE This time on Mindrolling, Dr. Lisa and Raghu talk about: Dr. Miller’s synchronistic connection with Ram Dass Identifying threads of lived, spiritual human …

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Ep. 111 – How to Open the Heart 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Discussing why it is so difficult to open the heart, Ramdev provides practical lessons on how to rest in the heart-space more often. Today’s episode 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 Healing at the Edge, RamDev speaks about: Why it is so h…

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The Neuroscience of Well Being - Camilla Nord 54:38

2M ago54:38

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Camilla Nord is fellow and director of Studies in Psychological and Behavioral Sciences at Cambridge University. Her research tries to bridge the gap between neuroscience and treatments for mental health disorders, She is also the author of a new book called The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Support the Show.…

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The Role of Pleasure in Our Practice - René Rivera 53:32

2M ago53:32

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Can turning away from pleasurable experiences actually limit our practice? In this talk René Rivera shares that there are wholesome states that signal we are on the path to awakening. However the pleasurable states often get a "bad rap" in Buddhism as something to be avoided so as not to trigger craving. René summarizes the importance of pleasure b…

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Ep. 542 – Naturally Arising Compassion with RamDev Dale Borglum 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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RamDev, host of Healing at the Edge podcast, joins Raghu for a conversation on compassion and openness of the heart. This week on Mindrolling, RamDev and Raghu discuss: RamDev’s background in mathematics and recognizing patterns How people in the West are not as embodied as in the East The first three chakras of fear, guilt, and shame Psychedelics …

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Awakened Fearlessness - Dale Borglum 55:02

2M ago55:02

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How can our relationship with fear deepen our practice? In this rich talk, Dale Borglum explains that in fear, we are separated from our feeling of unity. Yet, all true contemplative traditions teach that the end of the spiritual path brings us to the realization that all is one. He speaks of the two main spiritual paths: Devotion and Self-Inquiry.…

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Ep. 541 – Being at Home in Yourself with Tracy Cochran, Editor of Parabola Magazine 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

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Tracy Cochran and Raghu talk about living our way to wisdom and being at home in ourselves through presence. Subtitles for this episode are available on YouTube: Click Here In this episode, Tracy and Raghu chat about: Living our way to wisdom The knowledge that the world offers us Ram Dass and Fierce Grace Tracy’s experience being attacked Being se…

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Wise Speech in Difficult Times - Tom Baker 47:24

3M ago47:24

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Why is wholesome speech one of the hardest precepts to navigate? In this talk, Tom Baker explores the many nuances of wise conversation, including: The ways our words cause suffering The intoxicating aspect of slander and gossip The mindfulness component of watching our speech Listening with our whole presence Our responsibility to speak out agains…

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Ep. 540 – Psychedelic Revival with Sean Lawlor 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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Psychedelic therapist and author Sean Lawlor chats with Raghu about shifting the paradigm through the healing power of psychedelics. Pre-order your copy of Sean’s book, Psychedelic Revival, HERE In this trip on Mindrolling, Sean and Raghu take us through: Sean’s awakening through psychedelics The inter-connectivity of all things Psychedelic assiste…

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Ep. 110 – Awakened Fearlessness 51:17

3M ago51:17

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Examining the concept of faith, Ramdev talks about awakened fearlessness and surrendering during moments of fear. Today’s episode 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, RamDev lectures on: How saints seem to have no fear The principal of Su…

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The Dance of Change - Syra Smith 51:14

3M ago51:14

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What is humanity's relationship to change? In this talk, Syra Smith shares her thoughts on impermanence, leading with this quote: "Change is the thread woven through the fabric of Human existence, a constant force shaping our journey. In transition, we navigate the spectrum of emotions, from the excitement of new beginnings to the discomfort of unc…

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Ep. 539 – Ethics in A.I. with Alex Tsakiris 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

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Alex Tsakiris co-hosts Mindrolling with Raghu for a conversation on consciousness and the ethics of artificial intelligence. In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Alex talk about: A.I. and the potential for sentience Scientific experiments in meditation Transhumanist agendas in society The way in which greed, power, and fear is taking over our …

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Emotions, Negotiation, and Comedy - Dr. Hillary Elfenbein 48:46

3M ago48:46

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Hillary Anger Elfenbein has been a business school professor at the Olin School of Washington University in St. Louis since 2008. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, a Master’s degree in Statistics, and undergraduate degrees in Physics and Sanskrit, all from Harvard University. Dr. Elfenbein served for five years on faculty at the Haas Sc…

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Ep. 538 – Love the Mystery with Jaymee Carpenter 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

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Jaymee Carpenter returns to Mindrolling for an expansive talk with Raghu on addiction, luminous darkness, and loving the mystery in it all. In this episode of Mindrolling, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus explore: Jaymee’s work with addiction counseling Adding to our own suffering / the second arrow in Buddhism How Jaymee’s struggles with addictio…

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Living Our Practice - Kevin Griffin 47:09

3M ago47:09

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What does it mean to "be Buddhist?" In his signature honest and humorous style, Kevin Griffin enriches this powerful and practical talk with numerous examples and approaches to making the dharma real in our everyday lives. He shares that living the dharma is not about doing activities that are Buddhist, but instead making every activity we engage w…

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Ep. 537 – Soul Paths and Near Death Experiences with Michelle Clare 58:05

3M ago58:05

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Taking us through her 3 near-death experiences, Michelle Clare joins Raghu to talk about the afterlife, mediumship, and finding true purpose. This time on Mindrolling, Michelle and Raghu have a conversation about: Michelle’s experience growing up catholic and praying to saints Michelle’s first experience connecting to loved ones who have passed Nea…

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Ep. 109 – Tantra of Grief 46:41

3M ago46:41

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RamDev shares his thoughts on approaching subtle grief and feelings of separateness through a Tantric lens. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode of Healing at the Edge, RamDev holds a talk on: Dealing with the sub…

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The Wisdom Within the Heart Sutra - Prasadachitta 47:27

3M ago47:27

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What does it mean to go beyond separation as described in the Heart Sutra? Prasadachitta prefaces this rich talk by asking us to consider all the ways we are steeped in separation. This is evidenced by our language's practice of adding -ism to a tradition or condition to define ourselves or others -- a practice that can serve as a judgment that fos…

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Ep. 536 – Mindrolling Revisited: Trauma And The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Maté 54:26

3M ago54:26

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This week, we take a look back at a conversation that Raghu had with Gabor Maté about trauma, desire, addiction, and getting honest with ourselves. In this remastered episode, Gabor explores these struggles through the lens of the Hungry Ghost Realm of saṃsāra. To learn more about all six realms of saṃsāra and the Wheel of Life in Buddhist traditio…

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Ep. 535 – The ‘Mere I’ and Non-Self with Loch Kelly 55:38

4M ago55:38

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Examining the concept of the ‘mere I’, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complementary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into: How mindfulness can be effortless Loch’s transformative expe…

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Thinking vs. Experiencing - David Lewis 51:33

4M ago51:33

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Do we trust our thoughts more than the wisdom of our own experience? In this talk, David Lewis helps us see that our reliance on thinking and studying can be an obstacle to gaining a true understanding of reality. He outlines that Sangha can help us gain wisdom in three ways, through: Direct experience - meditating in silence Listening to Dharma ta…

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Ep. 534 - Expanding Our Notions of Love with Satish Kumar 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

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Expanding our notions of love to a universal state, ecologist and peace-pilgrim, Satish Kumar, joins Raghu to talk about his new book, Radical Love. Get your copy of Radical Love HERE This time on Mindrolling, Satish and Raghu journey through these topics: How Gandhi was a great influence on Satish’s life Loving people with whom we do not agree The…

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Ep. 108 – Receiving the Body 1:37:26

4M ago1:37:26

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RamDev offers wisdom on receiving the body as an energetic entity we can utilize to enter into non-dual awareness. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev offers some wisdom on: The challenge of making our life a practice Experiencing this in the body for full presence Embodiment perceived as emptiness How unresolved trauma can get locked in the b…

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Generosity as a Means to Joy - Ian Challis 54:46

4M ago54:46

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Can generosity lead to joy in a wounded world? Ian Challis believes so, and helps us explore both our generous impulses and the actions they give rise to if we allow it. Generosity is the first of the 10 Paramis or beautiful qualities that lead to Buddhahood: Generosity Virtue Renunciation Wisdom Energy Patience Truthfulness Resolve Loving Kindness…

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Ep. 533 – An Homage to Aldous Huxley with David Silver 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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Raghu’s original Mindrolling partner, David Silver, returns for a beautiful homage to the genius of Aldous Huxley. Learn more about Aldous Huxley HERE This week, David and Raghu talk about: How Aldous Huxley showed Ram Dass and Tim Leary the Tibetan Book of the Dead David Silver’s initial reading of Brave New World and the prophecy it held Aldous H…

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Can Our Life Be Ethical AND Joyous? Steven Tierney 49:42

4M ago49:42

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Steven Tierney shares that we begin to truly embody the Bodhisattva vow when our decisions are based on their impact on "we" rather than "I." We pause and consider others before we think or act. It doesn't mean we forget ourselves, but that others are considered in our actions. Taking this vow we commit to not being instigators of any further chaos…

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The Mysteries of Consciousness - Anil Seth 43:47

4M ago43:47

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Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, where he is also Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science. He is also Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness, and of the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme: From…

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Ep. 532 - The Lost Art of Silence with Sarah Anderson 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Sarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet. Get your copy of Sarah’s book HERE In this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into: How crucial and nurturing silence can be Sarah’s childhood trauma Silence’s relationship to the inner journey Sarah’s investigation into the art…

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Jewels From Our Dark Places - Laura Burges 51:30

5M ago51:30

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How can our practice inform encounters with dark times, when we feel loss or face a turning point with trepidation? Laura Burges shares that we can find "fountains of joy" even in going to the places that scare us. Our practice is not separate from the dark places - we can turn towards the darkness and examine it clearly and experience the "soft he…

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Ep. 531 – The Buddhist and the Ethicist with Peter Singer 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

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Philosopher, author, and activist Peter Singer joins Raghu to chat about his new book, The Buddhist and the Ethicist. Pick up your copy of Peter Singer’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Peter and Raghu have a comprehensive conversation on: Singer’s coming of age in the 60’s The background of Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei The ethical outlook of utili…

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Mindful Politics - Steve Israel & Tim Ryan 1:08:29

5M ago1:08:29

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Former Congressman Steve Israel left Capitol Hill – unindicted and undefeated – to pursue a career as a writer. He heads the non-partisan Cornell University Institute of Politics and Global Affairs in New York City. Israel was a Member of Congress for sixteen years. He left in 2017, having served as House Democrats chief political strategist betwee…

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Ep. 530 – The Dreaming Path with Paul Callaghan 1:04:21

5M ago1:04:21

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Indigenous healer Paul Callaghan teaches us about aboriginal wisdom and being a part of the collective story of humanity. Check out Paul’s book, The Dreaming Path, to learn more about contentment, purpose, healing, and reconnecting with your story—and ultimately the universe. In this episode of Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu get into: Aboriginal Dream…

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Ep. 107 – Finding the Object of Your Devotion 1:49:08

5M ago1:49:08

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Whether it is Christ, a guru, a loved one, or neighbor, RamDev helps us find the object of our devotion in each passing moment. In this episode of Healing at the Edge, RamDev explains: The inner and outer guru Letting go of identification with suffering Seeing the forest versus getting lost in the trees The grace within devotion How our psychologic…

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