Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsThe Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast features dharma talks from a rotating lineup of contributors like: Roshi Joan Halifax, Mirabai Starr, Gil Fronsdal, Mirabai Bush, and so many more!
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Ep. 21 – Loch Kelly - Beyond Mindfulness with Stephan Bodian
April 11, 2018 00:02 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBThis week on the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Loch Kelly and Stephan Bodian share a conversation about moving beyond mindfulness and towards a more direct approach to lasting peace, happiness and love. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 20 - Nick Polizzi - Psychedelic Science with Dennis Mckenna
April 03, 2018 23:59 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis week on the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Nick Polizzi is joined by ethnopharmacologist Dr. Dennis McKenna for a conversation about the science of psychedelics and the study of plant medicine.
Ep. 20 – Nick Polizzi - Psychedelic Science with Dennis Mckenna
April 03, 2018 23:59 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis week on the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Nick Polizzi is joined by ethnopharmacologist Dr. Dennis McKenna for a conversation about the science of psychedelics and the study of plant medicine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 19 – Mark Epstein - Psychotherapy and Meditation
March 29, 2018 18:46 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week on the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast Mark Epstein, M.D. examines the overlap between psychotherapy and meditation, looking at how we can use the Buddha’s own inner struggle as a model for our own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 18 – Trudy Goodman - Pillars of Practice
March 22, 2018 22:40 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Trudy Goodman looks at the three pillars of Buddhist practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 17 – Gil Fronsdal - Working with Suffering
February 09, 2018 00:08 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal shows how we can be happier and less reactive when we are working with suffering, instead of working against it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 17 - Gil Fronsdal - Working with Suffering
February 09, 2018 00:08 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal shows how we can be happier and less reactive when we are working with suffering, instead of working against it.
Ep. 16 – Gil Fronsdal - Simplifying Samadhi
January 11, 2018 01:27 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal takes a practical look at the state of consciousness known in Buddhism as Samadhi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 16 - Gil Fronsdal - Simplifying Samadhi
January 11, 2018 01:27 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal takes a practical look at the state of consciousness known in Buddhism as Samadhi.
Ep. 15 – Roshi Joan Halifax - Rethinking Social Action with Ram Dass
December 28, 2017 22:33 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRam Dass joins Roshi Joan Halifax for a conversation around rethinking our approach to social action and developing practices that allow us to approach conflict with love and equanimity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 15 - Roshi Joan Halifax - Rethinking Social Action with Ram Dass
December 28, 2017 22:33 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRam Dass joins Roshi Joan Halifax for a conversation around rethinking our approach to social action and developing practices that allow us to approach conflict with love and equanimity.
Ep. 14 - Roshi Joan Halifax - The Roots of Practice with Wendy Johnson
November 29, 2017 01:50 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRoshi Joan Halifax is joined by Wendy Johnson at Upaya Zen Center for a conversation about grounding ourselves in the roots of our practice.
Ep. 14 – Roshi Joan Halifax - The Roots of Practice with Wendy Johnson
November 29, 2017 01:50 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRoshi Joan Halifax is joined by Wendy Johnson at Upaya Zen Center for a conversation about grounding ourselves in the roots of our practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 13 – Roshi Joan Halifax - Joy and Freedom with Sharon Salzberg
November 10, 2017 22:49 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSharon Salzberg joins Roshi Joan for a conversation about the fruits of joy and freedom in Buddhist practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 13 - Roshi Joan Halifax - Joy and Freedom with Sharon Salzberg
November 10, 2017 22:49 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSharon Salzberg joins Roshi Joan for a conversation about the fruits of joy and freedom in Buddhist practice.
Ep. 12 – Chris Bashinelli - Re-Defining Success
October 19, 2017 19:22 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Chris Bashinelli shows us how to become a global citizen by re-defining our beliefs about success and connecting with others. In this keynote speech to The Future Business Leaders of America, Chris Bashinelli shares with us the tools to needed to transform our lives by reshaping our perspective. At a time when external gratification and distraction are at an all-time high, Chris inspires us to connect with a deeper version...
Ep. 12 - Chris Bashinelli - Re-Defining Success
October 19, 2017 19:22 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Chris Bashinelli shows us how to become a global citizen by re-defining our beliefs about success and connecting with others. In this keynote speech to The Future Business Leaders of America, Chris Bashinelli shares with us the tools to needed to transform our lives by reshaping our perspective. At a time when external gratification and distraction are at an all-time high, Chris inspires us to connect with a deeper version...
Ep. 11 – Gil Fronsdal - The Five Hindrances
August 16, 2017 16:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal examines the Five Hindrances of the mind which make it difficult for us to be mindful and present See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 11 - Gil Fronsdal - The Five Hindrances
August 16, 2017 16:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal examines the Five Hindrances of the mind which make it difficult for us to be mindful and present
Ep. 10 – Gil Fronsdal - Just Be
July 26, 2017 16:49 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explores how to let go of our attachment to outcome and just be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 10 - Gil Fronsdal - Just Be
July 26, 2017 16:49 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explores how to let go of our attachment to outcome and just be.
Ep. 09 – Mirabai Starr – The Power of Love
July 10, 2017 15:27 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn this episode of the Be Here Now Network’s Guest Podcast, Mirabai Starr and Roshi Joan Halifax take questions from a live audience about the power of love and the need for perseverance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 08 - Gil Fronsdal - Nothing Needs to be Done
March 01, 2017 00:53 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBGil examines the Buddhist teaching that says nothing needs to be done. Attachment comes in many flavors. Even as we begin to ease our clinging, our expectations and judgments in the moment still control us. Gil explores how practice allows us to move away from this and begin to appreciate that nothing needs to be done.
Ep. 08 – Gil Fronsdal - Nothing Needs to be Done
March 01, 2017 00:53 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBGil examines the Buddhist teaching that says nothing needs to be done. Attachment comes in many flavors. Even as we begin to ease our clinging, our expectations and judgments in the moment still control us. Gil explores how practice allows us to move away from this and begin to appreciate that nothing needs to be done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 07 – Roshi Joan Halifax - Three Jewels of Refuge
January 24, 2017 14:56 - 46 minutes - 43 MBRoshi Joan explains the Three Jewels of refuge and how we can find a safe place within ourselves. We are given the call to take refuge in the awakened nature of all beings, a refuge in the moment, and in the interconnectedness of all beings. In doing so, we find the Buddha nature within. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 06 - Gil Fronsdal - Practice During Difficult Times
December 01, 2016 02:33 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBGil Fronsdal returns with guidance on how we might practice during difficult times. Our first reaction to difficult times is to seek out a temporary relief. What would happen, however, if we focus our attention on letting go of the suffering instead?
Ep. 06 – Gil Fronsdal - Practice During Difficult Times
December 01, 2016 02:33 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBGil Fronsdal returns with guidance on how we might practice during difficult times. Our first reaction to difficult times is to seek out a temporary relief. What would happen, however, if we focus our attention on letting go of the suffering instead? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 05 - Roshi Joan Halifax - Sacred Catastrophe
November 25, 2016 16:42 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRoshi Joan Halifax returns to explore the idea of a blessed catastrophe and reflects on the transformative power of suffering. In this life, there are moments of the blessed catastrophe which challenge our resilience and strength of character. Like a crucible, these moments burn away our faults and impurities. Through her experiences, Roshi Joan gives us insight into working through these trials and how these experiences lead us to the Buddha Nature and the Divine.
Ep. 05 – Roshi Joan Halifax - Sacred Catastrophe
November 25, 2016 16:42 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRoshi Joan Halifax returns to explore the idea of a blessed catastrophe and reflects on the transformative power of suffering. In this life, there are moments of the blessed catastrophe which challenge our resilience and strength of character. Like a crucible, these moments burn away our faults and impurities. Through her experiences, Roshi Joan gives us insight into working through these trials and how these experiences lead us to the Buddha Nature and the Divine. See Privacy Pol...
Ep. 04 – Gil Fronsdal - Non-Self and Self
October 24, 2016 20:39 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBGil speaks about the concept of self and not-self. For all the teachings of not-self (anatta) in Buddhism, there is also the concept of the great self (mahatma). Early texts show the character of the Buddha as someone with a very advanced self-concept. He had a strong sense of identity and gave accounts of his experiences and spiritual capacities in the first person. What is the relationship between being spiritually awake and the concept of self? Gil explains that early Buddhist tra...
Ep. 04 - Gil Fronsdal - Non-Self and Self
October 24, 2016 20:39 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBGil speaks about the concept of self and not-self. For all the teachings of not-self (anatta) in Buddhism, there is also the concept of the great self (mahatma). Early texts show the character of the Buddha as someone with a very advanced self-concept. He had a strong sense of identity and gave accounts of his experiences and spiritual capacities in the first person. What is the relationship between being spiritually awake and the concept of self? Gil explains that early Buddhist tra...
Ep. 03 – Mirabai Bush - Evolving Love
September 21, 2016 14:58 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBHow does spiritual practice work when we are out in the world and not around those who are committed to being loving all the time? Eventually, we discover that everything is love. Mirabai tells her story of life after the passing of Neem Karoli Baba in 1973. Leaving her community in India, Mirabai asked the question, “How can you be in a world you are not creating and still go where there is no love?” Finding direction in the wisdom of her guru, Mirabai set out on a journey that took...
Ep. 02 - Mirabai Starr - Saints and Sonnets
August 30, 2016 03:37 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn this episode, Saints and Sonnets, guest teacher, Mirabai Starr, shares with us the poetry and stories of two Spanish mystic saints who shared a deep devotion and who held a love for God in their heart that burned like fire. Mirabai gives a rich historical context to the lives of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross, and brings many parallels to the eastern spiritual experience. How do we turn our suffering in the darkest of times into a candle of hope? Show Notes 01:15 - ...
Ep. 02 – Mirabai Starr - Saints and Sonnets
August 30, 2016 03:37 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn this episode, Saints and Sonnets, guest teacher, Mirabai Starr, shares with us the poetry and stories of two Spanish mystic saints who shared a deep devotion and who held a love for God in their heart that burned like fire. Mirabai gives a rich historical context to the lives of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross, and brings many parallels to the eastern spiritual experience. How do we turn our suffering in the darkest of times into a candle of hope? Show Notes 01:15 - ...
Ep. 01 – Roshi Joan Halifax - Reversing the Dynamic of the Defended Heart
July 29, 2016 19:03 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis talk from Roshi Joan Halifax looks at reversing the dynamic of the defended heart, and finding strength in vulnerability. Roshi reflects on: - How our practice can confirm our inherent strength to uphold ourselves in the midst of any conditions. - To practice or realize fundamental equanimity and stay absolutely tender hearted. - "We are plagued by fear--fear in the experience of a separate and solid self. Which we need to define and defend." - At times even our own spirituality...
Ep. 01 - Roshi Joan Halifax - Reversing the Dynamic of the Defended Heart
July 29, 2016 19:03 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis talk from Roshi Joan Halifax looks at reversing the dynamic of the defended heart, and finding strength in vulnerability. Roshi reflects on: - How our practice can confirm our inherent strength to uphold ourselves in the midst of any conditions. - To practice or realize fundamental equanimity and stay absolutely tender hearted. - "We are plagued by fear--fear in the experience of a separate and solid self. Which we need to define and defend." - At times even our own spirituality...