Jaymee Carpenter returns to Mindrolling for an expansive talk with Raghu on addiction, luminous darkness, and loving the mystery in it all. In this episode of Mindrolling, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus explore: Jaymee’s work with addiction counseling Adding to our own suffering / the second arrow in Buddhism How Jaymee’s struggles with addiction have become doorways to connect with people Hanuman, Christ, and love of the divine The high of being on a retreat Finding light within the darkness Sweat lodge ceremonies and being reborn Being beyond identity when dealing with addiction Raghu’s ..read more

This week, we take a look back at a conversation that Raghu had with Gabor Maté about trauma, desire, addiction, and getting honest with ourselves. In this remastered episode, Gabor explores these struggles through the lens of the Hungry Ghost Realm of saṃsāra. To learn more about all six realms of saṃsāra and the Wheel of Life in Buddhist tradition, check out this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast with Buddhist teacher, David Nichtern: Ep. 168 Awakening from the Daydream Gabor Maté is a renowned speaker and bestselling author. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care e ..read more

Explaining the concept of mirror eye, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complimentary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into: How mindfulness can be effortless Loch’s transformative experience in Nepal A down-to-earth explanation of no-self or ‘mirror-eye’ Sustaining the state of awakening Psychedelics as treatment for PTSD Ego dissolution and other dimensions Returning home through mindfulness practice Karma yoga and real ..read more

Expanding our notions of love to a universal state, ecologist and peace-pilgrim, Satish Kumar, joins Raghu to talk about his new book, Radical Love. Get your copy of Radical Love HERE This time on Mindrolling, Satish and Raghu journey through these topics: How Gandhi was a great influence on Satish’s life Loving people with whom we do not agree The ultimate love, knowledge, and heroism we receive from our mothers The feminine motherly quality we can find in gurus Satish’s experience in the Jain tradition Negative consequences from materialism, consumerism, and the industrial wa ..read more

Raghu’s original Mindrolling partner, David Silver, returns for a beautiful homage to the genius of Aldous Huxley. Learn more about Aldous Huxley HERE This week, David and Raghu talk about: How Aldous Huxley showed Ram Dass and Tim Leary the Tibetan Book of the Dead David Silver’s initial reading of Brave New World and the prophecy it held Aldous Huxley’s background Huxley’s Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell Huxley’s perspective on non-dualism and children Ram Dass’ and Aldous Huxley’s friendship Aldous Huxley’s end-of-life experience with entheogens S ..read more

Sarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet. Get your copy of Sarah’s book HERE In this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into: How crucial and nurturing silence can be Sarah’s childhood trauma Silence’s relationship to the inner journey Sarah’s investigation into the art of silence Silence as the link between so many religions and traditions The way that being quiet makes us a better listener Raghu’s story of meeting Ram Dass How nature can teach us about silence The fear caused from sensory deprivations ..read more

Philosopher, author, and activist Peter Singer joins Raghu to chat about his new book, The Buddhist and the Ethicist. Pick up your copy of Peter Singer’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Peter and Raghu have a comprehensive conversation on: Singer’s coming of age in the 60’s The background of Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei The ethical outlook of utilitarianism Examining the consequences of our actions The problems that come with not thinking about the future The Bodhisattva tradition Bhakti Yoga and merging with the supreme being Having compassion for those that suffer, human and non-human ..read more

Indigenous healer Paul Callaghan teaches us about aboriginal wisdom and being a part of the collective story of humanity. Check out Paul’s book, The Dreaming Path, to learn more about contentment, purpose, healing, and reconnecting with your story—and ultimately the universe. In this episode of Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu get into: Aboriginal Dreamtime stories The creation myth of mother earth Being still in nature to receive insights How acute anxiety and a mental health crisis lead Paul to a life change Why reconnecting to his aboriginal roots lead to Paul’s healing and self-disco ..read more

Focusing on the uniqueness of each of our brains, Dr. Nicole Tetreault sits down with Raghu to discuss her book, Insight into a Bright Mind. Get your copy of Dr. Nicole’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Nicole and Raghu go over: Nicole’s devotion to Maharaj-ji and her background in neuroscience Nicole’s research in Parkinsons and Autism How cancer influenced Nicole’s life course as a scientist Fixing models of healing versus bearing witness Coming to terms with death and suffering Impermanence and remembering to be present Changing our karmas through shifting into compassion The ..read more

Nina Rao and Chandra Easton join Raghu to talk about embodying the goddess Tara through chanting. Interested in seeing Nina and Chandra? Here are two upcoming events on the East Coast: Tibet House, NYC, May 11 and Kripalu, MA, May 12-17 Raghu, Nina, and Chandra spend this episode discussing: Chandra’s Buddhist upbringing The deity Tara and the sacred feminine Nina and Chandra’s collaboration with chanting and mantras An acapella chant offered from Nina Tara for harmony Tantra and spirituality for the people The 21 praises to Tara Durga, Saraswati, and other feminine deities we ..read more