Brother David Steindl-Rast
Episode 3 of the Wonder And Awe podcast, hosted by Louie Schwartzberg, titled "Brother David Steindl-Rast" was published on November 21, 2023 and runs 37 minutes.
November 21, 2023 ·37m · Wonder And Awe
Episode Description
Brother David Steindl-Rast — 96 year-old author, scholar, and Benedictine monk — is beloved the world over for his enduring message about gratefulness as the true source of lasting happiness. Known to many as the "grandfather of gratitude," Br. David has been a source of inspiration and spiritual friendship to countless leaders and luminaries around the world including Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, and more. He has been one of the most important figures in the modern interfaith dialogue movement, and has taught with thought-leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Jack Kornfield, and Roshi Joan Halifax. His wisdom has been featured in recent interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Krista Tippett, and Tami Simon and his TED talk has been viewed almost 10,000,000 times.
In this delightful episode, Louie and Br. David share intimate stories, explore true miracles that surround us every day, and share a long history of friendship with us.
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