Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

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Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

Escapades in Mind-Expansion and Cultural Misadventures. Mindrolling Podcast is about coming unstuck and the recent history of awoken awareness. It’s about the intersection of culture, consciousness and realization with Raghu Markus.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 591 – The Intimate Way of Zen with James Ishmael Ford, Zen Buddhist Priest & Ordained Minister

    Discussing his new book, The Intimate Way of Zen, Nondual spiritualist James Ishmael Ford joins Raghu for an exploration of our relationship to all things.  Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and James explore:James’ upbringing and how his maternal grandmother was the spiritual orientation for his familyHaving an intimate relationship with all thingsThe goal of discovering what this life truly is Spiritual friendship which is deep, profound, and life-changing Unconditional love and considering our judgment of others Trying to see others as trees, as Ram Dass taught Combining Bhakti Yoga with the wisdom of Buddhism Flirting with nihilism, cynicism, and new-ageism  Exploring the work of Carl Jung and James HillmanThe resurgence of psychedelics in today’s culture The many paths and doorways into enlightenment Check out the books referenced in this episode: Zen at the End of Religion, If You're Lucky Your Heart Will Break, and of course, The Intimate Way of Zen.  About James Ishmael Ford, Zen Buddhist Priest & Ordained Minister: James has walked the​ spiritual path for more than fifty years. He's danced with Sufis, studied with Christian mystics, lived in Buddhist monasteries, and eventually was ordained a Zen priest. Later, he was also ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister. James' path has taken him to a life "between" several traditions, bringing him into a nondual spirituality. Trying to unpack what that actually means in his life, and with a tip of the hat to Erasmus, James claims a physiology of faith; a Buddhist brain, a Christian heart, and a rationalist stomach. You can learn more about James on his website and keep up with his most recent project, the Unanswered Question Newsletter, HERE. “For me, the goal is to find 'what is'. I originally framed it as 'Is there a God?’ I realized I had the question wrong, and at some point it was 'what is God?'. Today, I would say, 'what is this?'” – James Ishmael Ford See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr

  2. APR 18

    Ep. 590 – Sacramental Medicine with David Silver

    Exploring psychedelics as sacramental medicine, Mindrolling comrades David Silver and Raghu Markus discuss William Richards' book, Sacred Knowledge. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and David ponder through:The relationship between psychedelics and religious experiences The tale of Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba, and LSDResponsible use of psychedelics for reliability and potency David’s experience with peyote shamans in South DakotaFinding out the ground of our own beings Viewing everything as God and everything as equally remarkable How spiritual awakenings are often initially nurtured through a psychedelic substance Considering set, setting, and our intentions before ingesting any entheogenComplete unity as Raghu’s first memory of a psychedelic experienceCheck out the book referenced throughout this episode: Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences  About David Silver: David Silver is the former co-host of the Mindrolling podcast. He is a filmmaker and director, most recently coming out with Brilliant Disguise. Brilliant Disguise tells the unique story of a group of inspired Western spiritual seekers from the 60s, who in meeting the great American teacher, Ram Dass, followed him to India to meet his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, familiarly known as Maharaj-ji. Two days before he left his body, Maharaj-ji instructed K.C. Tewari to take care of the Westerners, which he did resolutely until the day he died in 1997. Silver’s #1 charting MGM/UA/Warners film, “The Compleat Beatles” is the critically acclaimed biopic movie about history’s most famous band. The term ‘rockumentary’ was first applied to this two-hour movie. Rolling Stone recently described the film as a “masterwork.” Silver’s Warner Brothers’ feature film, “No Nukes” also started the whole trend of music/activism feature documentaries. “When you take these substances, you must have the right atmosphere, the right people with you, the right reason for doing it. These things have to be thought very carefully about.” – David Silver See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 10m

  3. APR 11

    Ep. 589 – How to Have a Happy Relationship with Kimberly Brown

    Author and meditation teacher Kimberly Brown explains how we can transform our relationships through Buddhist practices and principles.  Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Kimberly discuss:How Kimberly was led to the dharma after experiencing panic attacksKimberly’s journey leaving therapy practice and delving deeper into mindfulnessHow relationships can become stale and predictable when we solidify our partnerOpening up to who our partner is in the moment rather than our idea of themThe difference between love and a yearning to possess or clingLove as a deep intimacy with all things Accepting rupture and miscommunication as a normal part of relationships Being able to repair after a conflict arises within a relationship Approaching all things with grace and openness Loving-kindness and looking at the intention behind all of our actionsNot skipping over the relational to get to the ultimate Grab your copy of Kimberly’s book, Happy Relationships, to learn more. "To solidify and harden another person and another person's reactions and voice, there's no more freshness and the relationship can get very stale and predictable. That's oftentimes when resentment comes up. Part of not knowing is being able to open to what's really there, who the person really is right in this moment." – Kimberly Brown About Kimberly Brown: Kimberly Brown is a popular Buddhist meditation teacher and Certified Mindfulness Instructor and since 2011 she has led thousands of classes, retreats, and workshops with individuals and groups merging self-compassion, emotional resilience, mindfulness, and Buddhism. As a leading voice in the contemporary meditation community, she teaches public classes regularly at the Rubin Museum, Mindful Astoria, Shantideva Meditation Center, and All Souls Church. She works in private practice both one-on-one and with companies and non-profit groups. She is a faculty member and Senior Instructor in The Interdependence Project’s esteemed Mindfulness Teacher Training program. She is an accredited teacher and member of the Mindful Directory and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She balances her two decades of traditional Buddhist training and study with Western therapeutic modalities. Her background includes psychoanalytic training at Washington Square Institute, a master’s degree from City College of New York, and undergraduate study at Hunter College. She has extensive formal meditation retreat experience at Insight Meditation Society, Palypung Thubten Choling, and the Garrison Institute, and has received in-depth teachings from meditation masters Ponlop Rinpoche, Lama Norlha Rinpoche, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Sharon Salzberg, and Venerable Pannavati.  Keep up with Kimberly on her website. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min

  4. APR 4

    Ep. 588 – Your Extraordinary Mind with Zach Leary

    Zach Leary returns to Mindrolling to discuss his upcoming book on navigating the psychedelic boom of the 21st century.  Preorder your copy of Zach’s book, Your Extraordinary Mind: Psychedelics in the 21st Century and How to Use Them, HERE. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Zach chat about:What propelled Zach to write his new book The explosion of psychedelic use in the 21st century Zach’s personal history as the son of Timothy Leary and a close friend of Ram DassLaura Huxley’s book on her father Aldous Huxley, This Timeless MomentThe film, Dying to Know, about Tim Leary and Ram DassThe origin story of LSD in the book Tripped by Norman OhlerMAPS work in redefining the modern age of psychedelics Pros and Cons of the medical movement in psychedelic research The benefits of practice coincided with psychedelics for inner expansionThe necessity of integration after a psychedelic experience Psychedelic research into neuroplasticity and transforming trauma Check out this MAPS page, where you can see a video of Ram Dass and Laura Huxley reading This Timeless Moment together About Zach Leary:  Zach is a speaker, writer, Dharmic realizer, and psychedelic advocate. He is also a journey facilitator at Evolution Retreats and Heroic Path to Light. Zach hosts the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Podcast where he explores an incredible treasure trove of audio archives sourced from the amazing talks, presentations, and panels that have taken place at past Psychedelic Science conferences and other unique events. Keep up with Zach on Instagram “I see far more success in the psychedelic sphere with people that have something to augment the experience with. If you go back to your desk on a Monday morning and are just unaware of these transformations and not making any effort to tap in, it will fade. I think it's an essential ingredient that you need to make it successful.” – Zach Leary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 3m

  5. MAR 28

    Ep. 587 – Art as a Tool for Transformation with Amanda Sage

    Visionary Artist, Amanda Sage, joins Raghu to talk about using art as a tool for transformation and awakening. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Amanda discuss:How Amanda ended up in the midst of the psychedelic art world Visionary experiences from meditation and communityCombining visionary art with techniques from the old mastersArt as a tool for transformation rather than just a commodity  The technology of sacred art and artists as small blooms of awakening How LSD helps Amanda see the finer layers of realityThe flow state of creation and being guided through the artistic medium The Telepathy Tapes, a documentary podcast about telepathic communicationMeditation as an active meditation and opportunity for transmission The value of togetherness and tuning into the same creative channel Large-scale longing for a connection to spiritAmanda’s work, The Great Wave of TrainsformationCheck out Vision Train, Amanda’s co-creative space. About Amanda Sage: Amanda Sage is an artist driven to contribute to the development of regenerative culture by using painting as a tool for transformation within the individual and collective. Her paintings represent multidimensional aspects of humanness in harmonious balance, inspiring a re-membering of an energetic inter-connectedness that is present and shared with all things. Learn more about Amanda on her website.  “Painting, you transmit a story. There’s a transmission that happens beyond words. It’s an interesting technology and tool that has been used by humans through the ages. What is the broader opportunity, especially now in this world that we live in, for art to be a tool for transformation.” – Amanda Sage See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 1m

  6. MAR 21

    Ep. 586 – Qualities of Spirit and Soul with Zen Teacher John Tarrant

    Recognizing the beauty in being human, Raghu and John Tarrant discuss incorporating the qualities of both soul and spirit into our lives. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion.  Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and John discuss:John’s work with protecting Aboriginal land rights How taking a Tibetan retreat changed the course of John’s life and directed him to Zen Emptiness and love as the same principle How each piece of the universe contains the entire thing Reaching a crystalline view of reality through Buddhist practice The importance of spiritual clarity and the mistake of rejecting our inner life Qualities of soul/spirit and the beauty of being human The parts of life we may miss with an over-focus on spiritualityNot disapproving of what our hearts bring up in meditation Jungian psychology, shadow work, and dream work Stories that go into the psyche in a non-rational wayBringing the imagination into Buddhism The peace of the Buddha found inside our daily livesThe necessity of working with the inner lifeA short, guided practice from JohnAbout John Tarrant: John Tarrant is a Western Zen teacher and director of the Pacific Zen Institute, which has centers in California, Arizona, and Canada. He teaches and writes about the transformation of consciousness through the use of the Zen koan and trains koan meditation teachers. Tarrant is from Australia, he came from an old Tasmanian family and grew up in the City of Launceston on Bass Strait. His early influences included English literature, especially poetry, the Latin Mass, the Tasmanian bush, and Australian Aboriginal culture. Tarrant worked at many jobs, ranging from working as a laborer in an open-pit mine, to commercial fishing the Great Barrier Reef. Eventually, he also worked as a lobbyist for the Aboriginal land rights movement. Check out Tarrant’s book, The Story of the Buddha, or learn more about his work and events on his website.  “Being at peace is to be at peace with the whole of you, with your soul, your frustration, your anger. They can appear, but you’re not fighting with it. In some way they fertilize your practice like rain on the earth.” – John Tarrant See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min

  7. MAR 14

    Ep. 585 – Down to Earth Dharma with Rebecca Bradshaw

    Getting down to earth and into the heart, Rebecca Bradshaw joins Raghu to discuss balancing masculine and feminine energy in the dharma. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion.  Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Rebecca chat about:Rebecca’s journey of waking up and finding her pathEarth-based religions and getting down to earthRebecca’s 5-month stint in silent meditationApproaching practice from the heart rather than the mindDiscovering the feminine archetype within the dharmaThe masculine energy often found within Buddhist communities and early scripturesGoing deep down within the receptive heart spaceCultivating intimacy with all things and focusing on relationshipDissolving the three roots of suffering (greed hatred and delusion)The practice of useless gazing and surrendering to the moment without an agendaAcclimating to the truth of impermanence and letting go of the need to controlThe acquired taste of being open and working at it over timeSnag a copy of Rebecca’s book, Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Hear, HERE About Rebecca Bradshaw: Rebecca is Guiding Teacher Emeritus of the Insight Meditation Society and the Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley in Easthampton, Massachusetts. She has been practicing Buddhist Vipassana meditation since 1983 in the United States and Myanmar (Burma) and teaching since 1993. She completed her dharma teacher training at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where she is part of the three-month retreat teacher team and leads retreats for young adults. Rebecca has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked as a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist. Her upcoming book, Down to Earth Dharma, was published by Shambhala Publications in November 2024. Check out Rebecca’s website, HERE. “There’s this emphasis on transcendence, energetic striving, independence, and all these things that are in the masculine archetype. They felt like some balance was missing, that’s how it felt to me, and that a lot of it had to do with dropping into the heart, dropping into the body, feeling.” – Rebecca Bradshaw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min

  8. MAR 7

    Ep. 584 – A Secret History of LSD in the Third Reich with Norman Ohler

    Raghu Markus and Norman Ohler explore the history of drugs in the Third Reich and how this ultimately lead to the psychedelic age in America. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion.  Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.org In this riveting and historical episode, Raghu and Norman talk about:Norman’s research into the history of psychedelics in Germany‘Truth drugs’ and using psychedelics for interrogation tacticsAlbert Hoffman, a Swiss chemist known for his work with LSDAmerica’s early interest in psychedelics for military useMK-Ultra, mind control, and how the CIA took over the quest for truth drugs.Norman Ohler’s meeting with Leonard Pickard, a major player in the LSD undergroundHow the CIA saw psychedelics as a potential weapon to manipulate peopleTruth that can be discovered on psychedelic journeysHow psychedelics can help heal relationships with ourselves and othersGet a copy of Norman’s 2024 book, Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age About Norman Ohler: Norman Ohler is a German journalist and New York Times bestselling author, novelist and screenwriter, best known for his book Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany, which has been published in over 30 languages. Most recently, Norman furthered his research into drug use in the Third Reich and it’s connection to the CIA and the age of psychedelics in the United States. This produced his 2024 book, Tripped. Learn more about Tripped and Norman’s other works on his website, HERE.  “Basically what happened in the US was a continuation of the unethical human experiments that the Nazi’s did, obviously not in a concentration camp, but at American universities, at American and Canadian clinics.” – Norman Ohler See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Escapades in Mind-Expansion and Cultural Misadventures. Mindrolling Podcast is about coming unstuck and the recent history of awoken awareness. It’s about the intersection of culture, consciousness and realization with Raghu Markus.

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