Mindrolling With Raghu Markus

Live from the 2018 “Spring on Maui” retreat, Raghu is joined by Robert Thurman, Krishna Das and Duncan Trussell for a conversation that explores difficult questions around death and embracing the emptiness that comes from the practice of compassion.Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-260-spring-on-maui-part-1/

This week on the Mindrolling Podcast, Dr. Omid Safi joins Raghu for a conversation about the path of radical love found in the Sufi tradition. Show notes and resources: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-259-sufi-heart/

Nina Rao visits the Mindrolling Podcast for a chat with Raghu about the transformative power of mantra and the fruits of pursuing a spiritual path.Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-258-nina-rao/

Raghu shares an open-hearted exploration of mantra, mythology and archetypes in the Hindu tradition with his guest Dr. Manoj Chalam.Dr. Manoj Chalam uses humor and personal anecdotes in his lectures and workshops to illuminate Hindu mythology. An Indian-born scientist with a Ph.D. from Cornell University, Manoj helps individuals find their archetypes in Hindu Yogic deities and teaches the 4 ways to work with an archetype as a Vedantic practice. Find upcoming events with Manoj and his wife Jyothi: Unique Arts  Find show notes and resources: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-257-dr-manoj-chalam/ 

Adyashanti shares a discussion with Raghu about facing challenges along the spiritual path and finding a balance between effort and grace.Find show notes and book recommendations here: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-256-adyashanti/

Raghu shares a conversation with author and meditation teacher Spring Washam about finding liberation by turning towards suffering with a clear mind and compassionate heart.Spring Washam is a meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in southern California. She is one of the founders and core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland. She has been extensively trained by Jack Kornfield and is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California.Find show notes and links: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-255-spring-washam/

Rick Jarow shares a conversation with Raghu about the practice of right-livelihood, the yoga of work, and shares strategies from his Ultimate Anti-Career Guide.Rick Jarow, Ph.D. has transformed the way the world thinks about their work, purpose and vocation. As the pioneer of the anti-career movement and author of Creating the Work You Love, he has helped thousands open to their intuition, transform their values into action, and answer their true calling… instead of settling for yet another job.Find links and show notes here: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-254-joga-of-work/

Loch Kelly shares a conversation with Raghu about moving into in the space beyond ego with the practice of effortless mindfulness.Find show notes and links here: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-253-effortless/

David Silver returns to the Mindrolling Podcast for a conversation about Carl Jung, the influence of Eastern philosophy in Jung's work and his private study of the Self that lies beyond ego.Find show notes, images from The Red Book and suggested links: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-252-carl-jung/ 

Raghu is joined by, author and teacher, Gangaji who shares memories of her Guru, Papaji, talks about what it means to surrender to trust and reflects on the difficulties encountered on the spiritual path.Find links and show notes here: https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-251-gangaji

Justin Boreta, from the electronic band Glitch Mob, joins Raghu and Rachael Fisher, Content & Development Director at LSRF, for a conversation around the intersection of spiritual practice and the transformative power of music.Links from this episode: Imagine – Ram Dass & Boreta | Glitch Mob | Propeller 

Shep Gordon joins Raghu to talk about some of the lessons around service, trust and equanimity he learned while working with some of the most prominent celebrities and figures of his time.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali. He is also credited with inventing the “celebrity chef,” and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Don Miguel Ruiz visits the Mindrolling podcast for a conversation about three essential questions that drive our lives and govern our spiritual power.

This week on the Mindrollling Podcast, Michael Taft drops in for a conversation about deconstructing our ego, bringing life into balance and dealing with afflictive emotions.

Chris Grosso returns to the Mindrolling Podcast to talk about overcoming our self-defeating behaviors with spiritual practice.

This week, Trevor Hall joins Raghu for a conversation about the growth that can come from turning towards our suffering in periods of fruitful darkness.

Nick Polizzi returns to the Mindrolling Podcast to discuss the ways that sacred medicines can transform how we relate to death, fear and the world at large. 

Anne Lamott and Duncan Trussell join Raghu for an honest chat about taking the fear out of our relationship with death.

David Nichtern returns to the show for a conversation about lifting the veils of reality, understanding the key components of awareness and recognizing the seeds of karma.