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Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast

236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratings

The 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!


Spirituality Religion & Spirituality Buddhism roshi joan halifax buddhism unconditional love mysticism christian mystics hinduism mirabai starr
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Ep. 21 – Loch Kelly - Beyond Mindfulness with Stephan Bodian

April 11, 2018 00:02 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

Ram 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 MB

Ram 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 MB

Roshi 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 MB

Roshi 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 MB

Sharon 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 MB

Sharon 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

On 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 MB

Gil 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 MB

Gil 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 MB

Roshi 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 MB

Gil 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 MB

Gil 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 MB

Roshi 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 MB

Roshi 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 MB

Gil 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 MB

Gil 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 MB

How 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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...

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