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Be Here Now Network
The Be Here Now Network is dedicated to the gathering and dissemination of spiritual talks, podcasts and writings of master teachers of Spirituality, Mindfulness and Meditation. Our core teachers and thought leaders include Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Lama Surya Das, Krishna Das, Joseph Goldstein, Danny Goldberg, Chris Grosso and the Mindrolling Podcast. At BHNN we strive to produce quality podcasts, talks and lectures as well as text and films generated by a network of spiritual…
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Be Here Now NetworkEp. 244 - Sacred Connections- Healing in Community with Mirabai Starr & Rameshwar Das
In this intimate dharma talk, Mirabai Starr and Rameshwar Das explore the healing power of spiritual community and soul-level friendships.
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 190 – The Essence of Karma
Exploring the essence of karma, Krishna Das explains how conscious spiritual practice and selfless living can transform the patterns that guide our incarnation.
Be Here Now NetworkMindrolling Ep. 635 – Inheriting the Lineage with David Silver & Raghu Markus
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…
Be Here Now NetworkHeart Wisdom Ep. 317 – Stories as Medicine: Learning to Meet Each Other with Respect with Jack Kornfield
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…
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 633 – Faith Over Fear with Michael Leach
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…
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Ep. 242 - Authentic Presence with Children with Trudy Goodman
Trudy Goodman explains the healing power of mindfulness in helping adults be authentically present with children—fully entering their creative, playful world.
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 316 – All In This Together Series #4- Illuminating Our Common Humanity with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon
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
Be Here Now NetworkRam Dass on Cultivating a Spiritual Perspective | Here & Now Ep. 297
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…
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Healing Trauma & Releasing Burdens with Thomas Hübl, PhD & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 632
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…
Be Here Now NetworkKrishna Das: Maharaj-ji Behind the Scenes | Pilgrim Heart Ep. 189
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…
Be Here Now NetworkFeminine Wisdom & Embodied Islam with Willow Brook & Omid Safi | Sufi Heart Ep. 39
Focusing on the feminine side of religion, Omid Safi and Willow Brook express how divine love and connection transcend all binaries. This episode was…
Be Here Now NetworkUncovering Bliss with Dr. Robert Thurman | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 240
Guiding listeners into bliss, Dr. Robert Thurman explores how emptiness, renunciation, and compassion reinforce our oneness with all beings. This time on the…
Be Here Now NetworkA.I. in the Age of Kali Yuga: A Warning for Humanity | Living with Reality Podcast Ep. 53
Discussing behavioral manipulation and ideological engineering, Dr. Svoboda outlines our human vulnerability to the real dangers of Artificial Intelligence…
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Ep. 315 – Reflections on the Cosmic Dance and a ‘Still Point’ Guided Meditation
Jack opens with reflections on the cosmic dance of life before guiding listeners into a meditation on stillness, breath, and embodied presence. Drawing on…
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Ram Dass on the Delight of Simplicity feat. Daniel Goleman | Here & Now Ep. 296
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…
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The Power of Love, Service and Compassion with Raghu Markus & Hanuman Dass | Mindrolling Ep. 630
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…
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 16 – An Inquiry into Religion & Authority
J. Krishnamurti examines the degeneracy of modern society and religion, where mechanical living has replaced curiosity, inquiry, and direct perception.
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Ep. 239 - Interfaith Spirituality with Ram Appalaraju and Vincent Moore
Exploring Vedanta and Vipassana practices, Ram Appalaraju discusses interfaith spirituality and his work as an eco-chaplain, honoring the dignity of all beings.
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 18 - Sovereignty of the Mind with Kahontakwas Diane Longboat
Speaking to our spiritual hunger, Kahontakwas Diane Longboat invites listeners to transform the world by reclaiming sovereignty of the mind and uncovering our…
Be Here Now NetworkSharon Salzberg & Parvati Markus | Metta Hour Ep. 278
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…
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In Memory Of John Forté: A Conversation On The Spirit Of Music | Mindrolling Ep. 629
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…
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Why We Love Mindfulness with Trudy Goodman | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 238
Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman provides practical tools for staying present. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Trudy Goodman explores: - Staying connected…
Be Here Now NetworkEverything Is Possible By God’s Name with RamDev Dale Borglum | Healing at the Edge Ep. 132
RamDev reflects on the simultaneous depth and simplicity of mantra, highlighting his own transcendent experiences across devotional practices. This time on…
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Ep. 314 – Winter Light- Tending the Fire of the Heart
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…
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Ram Dass On Expanding the Boundaries of Consciousness | Here & Now – Ep. 295 [Across the Decades]
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…
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Fierce Vulnerability and Other Tools For Transformation with Kazu Haga & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 628
Author and nonviolence practitioner Kazu Haga explores why fierce vulnerability is a vital practice for inner and outer transformation. This time on…
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 257 – Releasing the Knower: Equanimity and Awareness
Joseph Goldstein discusses equanimity and how to remove the self from the knowing, effectively freeing ourselves from identification with awareness.
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Metta Hour Kid's Series: Richie J. Davidson & Sharon Salzberg | Ep. 277
For episode 277, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, released on…
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Creativity, Presence & The New Year with Buddhist Teacher Gil Fronsdal | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 237
Explaining how imagination creates both beauty and suffering, Gil Fronsdal offers a skillful way to tap into inspiration without becoming lost in a dream. This…
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The Extraordinary Family of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche with David Silver | Mindrolling Podcast Ep. 627
Longtime friends David Silver and Raghu Markus discuss Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and the legacy of Dzogchen maintained by his four sons. Grab a copy of Tulku…
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 313 – Winter’s Sacred Pause: Standing Still in a Turning World with Jack Kornfield
As we fully enter the winter season, Jack reflects on the ancient meaning of solstice—the standing still—and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves to…
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 17 - Carrying the Lineage with Joannah Tindongan
Anita Sanchez and Joannah Tindongan have a soulful conversation on Ifugao wisdom, ancestral lineage, and keeping traditional culture alive in the modern world.
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Ram Dass on the Different Forms of Yoga | Here & Now Podcast Ep. 294
In this talk from the 1980s, Ram Dass explores different forms of yoga—hatha, dhyan, jnana, bhakti, tantra, and more—and answers questions from the audience…
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Mindrolling Revisited: The Magnitude of Melodies w/ Jai Uttal & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 626
In this music-filled re-release, Raghu Markus is joined by spiritual musician Jai Uttal to chat about opening our hearts through the magnitude of melodies. Get…
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Metta Hour Kid's Series: Sumi Loundon Kim & Sharon Salzberg | Ep. 276
For episode 276, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, released on…
Be Here Now NetworkJ. Krishnamurti: The Gods We Have Invented | Freedom From the Known Ep. 15
Outlining the absurdity of religion, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson explore the man-made quality of God across all cultures. To start at the…
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Exploring Ancestral Intelligence with Dr. Sará King | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 236
With embodied loving awareness, Dr. Sará King invites us into ancestral intelligence, shadow healing, and remembering our living connection to our lineage…
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Love Amidst Impermanence with Anne Lamott and RamDev & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Podcast Ep. 625
Anne Lamott, Raghu Markus, and RamDev reveal that letting go of how life should be opens the door to compassion, healing, and contentment with reality. This…
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3- Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Jack Kornfield, Anne Lamott and Tami Simon
In a moment when the world feels uncertain, Jack sits down with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon for an intimate, deeply human conversation about stories of the…
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Ram Dass: Where Souls Meet, With Kirtan by Jai Uttal | Here & Now Ep. 293
The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights…
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Ep. 624 – The Mechanics of Awakening with Dr. John Price
Looking through a Jungian lens, Psychologist Dr. John Price and Raghu Markus have a discussion on the mechanics of awakening.
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 131 - The Four Paths of Yoga
Exploring embodiment and self-realization, RamDev takes listeners on a journey through the four paths of yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jñāna Yoga, and Raja…
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Metta Hour Kid's Series: Sharon Salzberg & The Holistic Life Foundation | Ep. 275
For episode 275, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, out now!…
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Ep. 311 – All In This Together Series #2- Stories of Meaning, Presence, and Living with Integrity
Celebrating the release of his new book of his favorite stories, All In This Together, Jack shares wise tales on living with integrity, presence, stillness…
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Dance & Zazen: Finding Joy in Practice | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 235
Exploring the connections between Bharata Natyam dance and zazen, Anusha Enryu Fernando helps listeners remember the joy of practice. This conversation was…
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 142 - Living in Service to All with Environmental Activist Robin Greenfield
Environmental activist Robin Greenfield explores why separation is the biggest threat to humanity and how to become a servant to all.
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Ram Dass: Coming Home to Being Human | Here & Now Ep. 292
Speaking to a room full of Buddhists and psychotherapists, Ram Dass explores the impact that Eastern traditions have had on his life and his extraordinary…
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There Is No Other, New Ram Dass Book Release with Parvati & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 622
Celebrating the release of There Is No Other, a new book of teachings from Ram Dass’ lectures, Parvati Markus and Raghu Markus listen to and reflect on some of…
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Walking Each Other Home: A Psychedelic Perspective on Healing and Connection, Ram Dass Explorer's Club with Matt Zeemon and Jackie Dobrinska - BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 234
Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, Matt Zeemon discusses the power of psychedelics for quieting the ego, rekindling love, facing pain…
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J. Krishnamurti on the Vitality of Death | Freedom From the Known Podcast Ep. 14
Discussing humanity’s deep fear of death, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson analyze how freedom arises when we understand the inseparable connection of…
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Metta Hour Kid's Series with Sharon Salzberg & Meena Srinivasan | Ep. 274
For episode 274, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on…
Be Here Now NetworkBringing Polarities Together with Apela Colorado & Anita Sanchez | The Four Sacred Gifts Ep. 16
Indigenous scholar Apela Colorado, Ph.D., joins Anita Sanchez to explore the power of dreamwork and practical ways to reconnect our inner and outer polarities…
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Live It Up with Trudy Goodman | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 233
Offering listeners a way to live life fully, Trudy Goodman explores how to overcome the brain's negative bias by inclining the mind toward appreciation. In…
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Where Psychotherapy Meets Buddhism with Dr. Jeffrey B. Rubin & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 621
Raghu Markus and Psychoanalyst Dr. Jeffrey Rubin unpack how mindfulness, empathy, and self-understanding connect the worlds of Buddhism and Western therapy. In…
Be Here Now NetworkBuddhist Teachings on Emptiness, Luminosity & Responsiveness w/ Joseph Goldstein | Insight Hour 255
Defining the nature of Bodhicitta, Joseph Goldstein explains that enlightenment is inevitable when compassion and emptiness coexist. This time on Insight Hour…
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Ep. 310 - Sometimes You Need a Story More Than Food, All In This Together Series Pt. 1
Celebrating the release of his new book of his favorite stories, All In This Together, Jack shares why ‘sometimes we need a story more than food.’
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Ram Dass on Honoring Parents and Incarnation Ram Dass | Here & Now Ep. 291, Across the Decades
Speaking across the decades from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares stories about his mother and father, and explores what it means to honor our parents…
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Contentment On The Buddhist Path with Gil Fronsdal | BHNN Guest Podcast - Ep. 232
Connecting to the timelessness of the present moment, Gil Fronsdal offers practical steps towards the only source of true happiness: contentment. This time on…
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How to Make Prayer And Mantra Constant with RamDev | Healing at the Edge Ep. 130
RamDev shares how to make every moment a living prayer, carrying the essence of mantra and devotion into both the sacred and the mundane. This week on Healing…
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Integrating Meditation and Psychotherapy with Tucker Peck, Ph.D. & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep.619
Raghu sits down with clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Dr. Tucker Peck to explore the meeting point of dharma and psychotherapy. In this episode of…