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Be Here Now Network
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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 teachers and thought leaders on topics like mindfulness, service, social action, compassion, devotion and meditation.
Episodes
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 334 – A Steady Heart in Troubled Times: Technology and the Education of the Heart
How do we hold life’s unbearable beauty and ocean of tears? Exploring the education of the heart, Jack Kornfield shares Buddhist wisdom for meeting troubled times with steadiness, compassion, and courage.
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Healing at the Edge Ep. 141 – Heart Path to Non-Duality
Exploring tantra, self-compassion, and embodied presence, RamDev guides listeners down the heart's path.
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The Indie Spiritualist Ep. 150 – Living Fully & Dying Consciously with RamDev Dale Borglum
Sharing insights from decades of sitting with the dying, RamDev explores how to live and die with awareness and an open heart.
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BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 276 - Samadhi: The Practice of Becoming Whole with Gil Fronsdal
Exploring the path to samadhi, Gil Fronsdal reflects on how we can stop being at war with ourselves and develop a more unified awareness.
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Metta Hour Ep. 297 – Chris Germer
For episode 297, Sharon sits down with Chris Germer to discuss his new book, Self-Compassion for Shame.
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Ep. 2 - A Lotus Above the Mud: Lessons on Desire from Maharaj-ji with Mirabai Bush
Sharing Maharaj-ji’s lessons on love and desire, Anasuya Weil interviews Mirabai Bush on her many memorable moments in India, including her pregnancy, wedding, and more.
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Mindrolling Ep. 667 – Living with Presence and Appreciation with Jack Petranker
Outlining our inevitable oneness with the world, Buddhist scholar Jack Petranker joins Raghu to explore letting go of habitual stories and fully inhabiting each moment.
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The BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 275 - Trudy Goodman on Not Stealing, Lying and the Pabhassara Citta
Through the Buddhist precepts, Trudy Goodman leads us to Pabhassara Citta, the innate radiance and clarity of our own minds.
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The CSM Podcast Ep. 71 – Rigpa: Healing with the Nature of Mind with Loch Kelly & David Nichtern
Exploring Rigpa, the nature of mind, Loch Kelly and David Nichtern discuss transforming trauma through the love and presence inherently within us.
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The Flower Heads Show with Dakota Wint Ep. 8 - You’re Not Supposed to Understand God
Dakota Wint explores what spiritual practice really means, inviting us to question inherited beliefs, connect to the mystery, and discover our individualized path.
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You’re Not Supposed to Understand God Dakota Wint - The Flower Heads Show - Ep. 8
Dakota Wint explores what spiritual practice really means, inviting us to question inherited beliefs, connect to the mystery, and discover our individualized path. Go on an adventure around the world as we seek the insight and perspective we all need on our own spiritual journeys. Check out the...
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 333 – You Can Trust Love Itself: Ram Dass and Loving Awareness
Exploring love as a spiritual practice, Jack Kornfield shares how Ram Dass grew into a living field of love and how we can cultivate that same loving awareness within ourselves.
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An Exercise in Spiritual Awakening | Here & Now Podcast Ep. 314
In this exploration of death and dying, Ram Dass tells stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, shares his own experiences with people facing death, and offers his perspective on seeing dying as an exercise in spiritual awakening. Looking for more Maharaj-ji stories? Love Serve Remember’s free fall...
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Mindrolling Ep. 666 – One Love- Bob Marley, Buddhism & More with David Silver
Ep. 666 – One Love: Bob Marley, Buddhism & More with David Silver
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BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 274 - Pure Land Buddhism with Rev. Dr. Enrique Galvan-Alvarez & Vincent Moore
Rev. Dr. Enrique Galvan-Alvarez introduces us to Pure Land Buddhism, an accessible, living practice that people can easily incorporate into their lives.
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Pilgrim Heart Ep. 197 – Wherever We Are, Maharaj-ji Is
Krishna Das reflects on the enduring presence of Maharaj-ji, the medicine of devotion, and finding our own way into the practice of love.
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The Beauty of a Wholesome Mind with Joseph Goldstein & Sharon Salzberg | Insight Hour Ep. 266
Featuring a Q&A with special guest Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein shares the beauty of having a wholesome mind rather than a mind that clings. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph & Sharon explore: - How all practice is in service of non-clinging - Attachment to the pleasant and aversion to the...
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Sharon Salzberg & Tim Desmond | Metta Hour Ep. 296
For episode 296 Tim Desmond returns to the Metta Hour to discuss his new book series with Sharon. Tim Desmond is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Antioch University, and student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hạnh, under whom he was ordained into the Order of...
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Mindrolling Ep. 665 – The Heart of Transformation with Michael Meade
Drawing on mythology and ancient storytelling, author Michael Meade shares how we can renew the earth through personal and cultural transformation.
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BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 273 - Love Everyone with Mirabai Bush and Sharon Salzberg
In this heartfelt conversation, Sharon Salzberg and Mirabai Bush explore how mindfulness, forgiveness, and loving-kindness can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others.
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 332 – Becoming a Servant of Love: Leadership, Wellbeing, Resilience
Through a humbling story of Sri Nisargadatta and a guided meditation on loving awareness, Jack shows how love can become large enough to hold the full mystery of our human experience.
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Dr. Anita Sanchez with Basil Brave Heart, Oglala Lakota Elder | The Four Sacred Gifts Ep. 26
Renowned Oglala Lakota Elder Basil Brave Heart explores forgiveness, unconditional love, and our mystical relationship with all creation. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Basil explore: - A lesson on forgiving the unforgivable - The concept of ‘it takes a village’ - Lakota childbirth...
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Ram Dass: Touching the Sun, Neem Karoli Baba and India Stories | Here & Now Podcast Ep. 313
Gather around for some storytime with Ram Dass as he recounts his first journey to India, the long road that led to finding his guru, and how touching his guru’s feet was almost like touching the sun. Part of this episode is featured in Love Serve Remember’s free fall immersion, Gather Around the...
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Cynicism, Bewilderment and Spiritual Materialism with Duncan Trussell & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Podcast Ep. 664
Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus examine cynicism, bewilderment, and spiritual materialism, considering what can happen if we drop our defenses and experience the present moment fully. Check out Duncan Trussell and Kurt Metzger’s new podcast, The Mystery Boys, where ancient mysteries, modern...
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Sufficiency: There is Enough Time, Love, Money, Everything | RamDev Dale Borglum Healing At The Edge Ep. 140
Acknowledging our oneness with the divine and the abundance of the present moment, Ramdev offers a reflection on transforming scarcity and fear into gratitude and love. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev discusses: - Working through our sense of scarcity - The illusion of separateness -...
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'Wake Up Sleepy Buddha' with David Nichtern, Noel Coakley and Vee Wikler – CSM Podcast Ep. 70
From wrathful love to Buddha-nature, Noel Coakley and Victoria ‘Vee’ Wikler discuss the next generation of Buddhism and waking up the ‘sleepy Buddha’ in us all. In this episode, Noel, Vee, and David explore: - The creation of Noel’s book, Wake Up Sleepy Buddha - The concept of ‘wrathful love’ -...
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Say 'Yes' to Life with Dr. Robert Krause & Chris Grosso | The Indie Spiritualist Ep. 149
In this expansive discussion, integrative healing practitioner Dr. Robert Krause explores consciousness, philosophy, and saying ‘yes’ to life. Tune into Ep. 144 of the Indie Spiritualist Podcast for a conversation around mental health, psychedelic therapy, and integrative healing with Chris, Dr....
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Seven Factors Of Awakening with Gil Fronsdal | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 272
Outlining the seven factors of awakening in Buddhism, Gil Fronsdal offers an accessible perspective on the glory of the dharma. 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. This week on the BHNN...
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Metta Hour Ep. 295 – Caverly Morgan & Sharon Salzberg
Caverly Morgan joins Sharon for episode 295 of the Metta Hour Podcast to talk about her book, The Heart of Who We Are.
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Neem Karoli Baba Stories with Anasuya Weil & Parvati Markus | Be There Now Podcast Ep. 1
Welcome to Be There Now, a new podcast series sharing first-hand encounters with Maharaj-ji. Listen as your future host, Anasuya Weil, shares the special story of her own darshan. In this inaugural episode of Be There Now, Anasuya is interviewed by Parvati on: - How Anasuya met her guru, Neem...
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Cultivating Love & Awareness w/ David Nichtern, Sharon Salzberg & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 663
David, Raghu, and Sharon consider how devotion, meditation, truth, and compassion can tend the love already within us, bringing it into the way we meet ourselves, others, and the world. This episode was recorded live from the 2026 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat. Watch the full event on…
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Sacred Longing with Trudy Goodman | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 271
Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman shares stories and teachings about the Buddha's one fortunate attachment: sacred longing. In this episode, Trudy Goodman gives a lecture on: - Getting ‘everything’ when sitting in meditation practice - Learning how to be present with the experience of suffering -...
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 331 – Meet the Moment Fully, Meet It as a Friend- Loving Awareness, Aging, and Connection with Sylvia Boorstein
Jack Kornfield and Sylvia Boorstein explore how loving awareness helps us meet each moment as a friend, soften into aging and impermanence, and rediscover connection through simple acts of generosity and love.
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Ram Dass: Soul Perception | Here & Now Podcast Ep. 312
In this unique talk given in New York just weeks after the events of 9/11, Ram Dass speaks about his stroke, the fierce grace of suffering, and getting in touch with our soul perception. A note from the archivist: Please be warned that this content may be upsetting for some listeners due to the...
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Mindrolling Revisited: Reality & Karma with Robert Thurman & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 662
Turning back time to 2018, we revisit a conversation between Dr. Thurman and Raghu Markus about facing reality, transforming our reactivity, and understanding karma. You can help continue Dr. Thurman’s life’s work to preserve Tibetan culture. Visit Tibet House to learn more:...
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Faith, Diversity, and Community with Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin & Vincent Moore | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 270
Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin of the Nichiren Shu Buddhist Order, explores how she has cultivated community and diversity through interfaith dialogue, spiritual practice, and a commitment to making Buddhist teachings accessible while honoring tradition. This conversation was originally recorded on...
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Joseph Goldstein | Insight Hour Podcast Ep. 265
Joseph Goldstein holds two meanings of Nibbana in equal reverence: unconditioned, unformed awareness and a transcendent state in which the mind is free from all defilements. This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein reveals: - The Thai forest tradition of Buddhism - Nibbana: Unconditioned...
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Krishna Das Live Kirtan from the 2024 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat | Pilgrim Heart Podcast Ep. 196
Live from the 2024 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat, Krishna Das leads a soul-stirring kirtan and shares heartfelt stories about Maharaj-ji. This week on Pilgrim Heart, enjoy Krishna Das’s full kirtan set from our 2024 Summer Mountain Retreat: - Sita Ram - Baba Hanuman - Maha Mantra - Ma...
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Sharon Salzberg & George Mumford | Metta Hour Ep. 294
Beloved teacher, coach and author George Mumford returns to the Metta Hour for episode 294 to talk about the 2nd edition release of his book, The Mindful Athlete. George Mumford a.k.a. The Performance Whisperer, is a globally recognized speaker, teacher, and pioneer in sports psychology and...
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What Happens When You Actually See God? | The Flower Heads Show with Dakota Wint Ep. 7
From Kali and Krishna to Christ, Dakota Wint explores archetypes of the divine and what emerges when we turn our attention toward the deepest mysteries of the universe. This time on The Flower Heads Show, Dakota explores: - Kali: The feminine face of time and impermanence - Krishna and Kali as…
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Almost Home with Mirabai Bush, Nina Rao, Krishna Das & Sunanda Markus | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 269
Joined by long-time friends Nina Rao, Krishna Das, and Sunanda Markus, Mirabai Bush shares stories from her memoir Almost Home. Pick up your copy of Almost Home over on the Ram Dass Shop today: https://shop.ramdass.org/products/almost-home?_pos=1&_sid=a45931431&_ss=r This time on the BHNN Guest...
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Recovery 2.0 with Raghu Markus Tommy Rosen & Gagan Levy | Mindrolling Ep. 661
Tommy Rosen, Gagan Levy, and Raghu Markus explore addiction and the everyday choices that shape recovery and a meaningful life. This time on Mindrolling, Tommy, Gagan and Raghu explore: - Growing up in a home filled with anxiety and developing a sense that something is always wrong - How…
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Heart Wisdom Ep. 330 – Becoming Kinder: 49 Years of Friendship, Practice, and Insight with Sylvia Boorstein
Celebrating Sylvia Boorstein’s 90th birthday, Jack and Sylvia reflect on 49 years of friendship, meditation, and Dharma practice—and how awakening ultimately expresses itself through kindness, connection, and a willingness to stay amazed.
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Rude Awakenings: Walking the Buddhist Path with Samuel Bercholz & David Nichtern | CSM Podcast Ep. 69
Founder of Shambhala Publications, Samuel Bercholz, reflects on a lifetime of dharma and encourages us to challenge our often distorted perceptions of reality. This time on the CSM podcast, Samuel and David explore: - Samuel’s new book, Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist…
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Ep. 25 - Stewards of the Ocean with Bhodi Patil & Dr. Anita Sanchez | The Four Sacred Gifts Ep. 25
UN-recognized climate solutionist Bodhi Patil deep dives into the wisdom of the ocean, which connects all living things and carries the story of our creation. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Bodhi explore: - Exploring the depths of the ocean - Water as a sacred gift connecting all...
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The Complete Path of Mindfulness with Melvin McLeod & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 660
Melvin McLeod, editor of Lion’s Roar, shares his new vision of mindfulness as a complete way of living, from cultivating concentration and awareness to understanding our place in the universe. Check out Melvin’s podcast series, The Complete Path of Mindfulness, where he talks with leaders in the...
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Alan Watts on the Web of Life | Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 41
Alan Watts reveals the harmony of embracing our human role while also recognizing that we are the entire cosmos. This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alan Watts Organization online for full talks from Alan Watts. This…
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Sharon Salzberg's Engaged Compassion Series with Shelly Tygielski | Metta Hour Ep. 293
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we…
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Manifestation: Reorganize Your Reality with Madison Margolin & Ayelet Polonsky – Set and Setting Podcast Ep. 46
Ayelet Polonsky explores the power of manifestation, how consciousness shapes reality, and what psychedelics and Kabbalah can teach us about becoming conscious co-creators of our lives. This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Ayelet discuss: - The power of manifestation and co-creating with the...
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Don’t Waste Your Suffering with Joseph Goldstein & David Nichtern | CSM Podcast Ep. 68
Reflecting on a lifetime of practice, Joseph Goldstein explores how an intimate investigation of suffering can open the doorway to liberation. In this week’s episode, Joseph and David explore: - Joseph’s spiritual lineage and tying the concept of bodhicitta to his motivation for practice - The...
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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 teachers and thought leaders on topics like mindfulness, service, social action, compassion, devotion and meditation.
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