Ep. 546 – Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov

Discussing her memoir, Lotus Girl, Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of Lotus Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Girl-Crossroads-Buddhism-America/dp/1250321557 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-body meditation experiences, and equanimity Raghu’s altered state through the music of John Coltrane How trying to understand her family lead Helen on a quest for reality Helen’s friendship with Charles Mingus Stories of the Dalai Lama Holding suffering without letting it define you Our capacity to feel many emotions at the same time Being accepting of whatever is in front of you in the moment “At the time, I had no understanding that that kind of break with reality could be an entry into a deeper reality that was very true.” – Helen Tworkov