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Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

Be Here Now Network
Ram Dass
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Compassion
Meditation
Spirituality
Psychedelics
Mental Health
Neem Karoli Baba
Grief
Community
Consciousness
Music
Creativity
Impermanence
Emotional Intelligence
Tibetan Buddhism
Death
Aldous Huxley
Neurodiversity

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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From Bob Marley to Chogyam Trungpa and Ram Dass, David and Raghu explore the many paths that lead us back to one love.

This time on Mindrolling, David and Raghu discuss:

• David’s work filming Bob Marley

• The attempted assassination of Bob Marley... more

Drawing on mythology and ancient storytelling, author Michael Meade shares how we can renew the earth through personal and cultural transformation.

You can now pre-order Michael’s book, The Heart of Transformation!

In this thought-provoking episod... more

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 My... more

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 Su... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Meade
Author and mythologist, discussed in-depth on transformation and myth
Author, Mythologist
Episode: Ep. 665 – The Heart of Transformation with Michael Meade
Duncan Trussell
Comedian and podcast host known for Mindrolling appearances and The Mystery Boys
Host of The Mystery Boys; frequent guest on Mindrolling
Episode: Ep. 664 – Cynicism, Bewilderment, and Spiritual Materialism with Duncan Trussell
David Nichtern
Musician and Buddhist teacher
Dharma Moon / Author
Episode: Ep. 663 –Cultivating Love and Awareness with David Nichtern & Sharon Salzberg
Robert Thurman
Buddhist scholar and teacher, renowned for Tibetan studies
Columbia University; Tibet House US
Episode: Ep. 662 – Mindrolling Revisited: Reality and Karma with Robert Thurman
Tommy Rosen
Leader in addiction recovery and founder of Recovery 2.0
Recovery 2.0
Episode: Ep. 661 – Recovery 2.0 with Tommy Rosen & Gagan Levy
Gagan Levy
Collaborator and advocate in mindfulness-based recovery
Episode: Ep. 661 – Recovery 2.0 with Tommy Rosen & Gagan Levy
Melvin McLeod
Editor of Lion's Roar; author of With a Single Breath, The Complete Path of Mindfulness
Lion's Roar / Be Here Now Network
Episode: Ep. 660 – The Complete Path of Mindfulness with Melvin McLeod
Samuel Bercholz
Publisher, author, founder of Shambhala Publications
Shambhala Publications
Episode: Ep. 659 – An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path with Samuel Bercholz
John Lockley
Shaman and elder in the Sangoma tradition (South Africa)
Sangoma/Eldership in Xhosa lineage
Episode: Ep. 658 – Ubuntu: Connecting to our Common Humanity with John Lockley

Host

Raghu Markus
Host known for guiding conversations on spirituality, culture, and personal growth; long-time figure in the network.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 832 ratings
  • A renewing experience

    Listening to Raghu's discussions is a renewing and battery recharging experience. When he interviewed on my own podcast, Raghu brought that same great spirit and energy that he brings forth here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Katz Defense
    United Statesa year ago
  • Didn’t listen to guest

    I found this podcast by searching the name of the guest because other interviews with her were really profound. I understand that the host and guest have some shared history, but the host was just interested in promoted his agenda and he kept glazing over her comments and ignoring the fact that the guest’s new book is a really incredible contribution to the world. Disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Paradox in motion
    United States2 years ago
  • Episode 573: Post-Truth World

    Longtime fan of yours and the network. Attended Ram Dass’s memorial service in Maui. This was my first episode after not listening for a while. This was the most depressing, resentment-filled, and politically biased thing I have ever heard from BHN. Guest did not come off as a spiritually aware person in the least. Appreciated your attempt to bring some levity. Hoping this was just a fluke. “Wrong Story” indeed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    snowangel
    United States2 years ago
  • Ep.# 571 Musical Inspirers

    This was a very enjoyable episode with interesting give and take between the participants. I remember clearly Ram Dass’ mentioning in his writings intending to attend a Moody Blues Concert. They too were ever in search of the Lost Chord.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThODLL
    United States2 years ago
  • Insights and Classic Talks

    This podcast is life-changing if your heart is open to the possibility of the “All One”. Jackie and Raghu are fantastic sherpas with their intros and interpretations. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevebuser
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise deep, insightful dialogue and practical spirituality.
Guests and hosts are repeatedly described as generous and knowledgeable, fostering a sense of community.
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Ep. 663 –Cultivating Love and Awareness with David Nichtern & Sharon Salzberg
Q: How can one balance loving others with setting healthy boundaries in relationships?
By grounding actions in caring intention, using clear boundaries as a form of self-respect that supports the other person's growth, and choosing the most skillful response rather than simply responding from emotion.
Ep. 663 –Cultivating Love and Awareness with David Nichtern & Sharon Salzberg
Q: What is the relationship between love and awareness across Bhakti and Buddhist traditions?
The guests describe love as an active capacity (an ability) that can be cultivated through practice, which complements discriminating wisdom and devotional focus, creating a holistic path that honors both compassion and clarity.
Ep. 660 – The Complete Path of Mindfulness with Melvin McLeod
Q: Can you talk about teachers that you have met, that you would really point to as being a product of these practices, and what that meant to you?
Melvin discusses mentors like Neem Karoli Baba and others who exemplified living mindfulness through compassion, service, and a practical approach to spiritual practice, illustrating how mindful living translates into everyday action.
Ep. 656 – Sweeter than Revenge with David Richo
Q: Was there a demarcation point or a gradual shift toward greater reality in your own life?
Richo describes a sudden, grace-filled moment in which he vowed not to retaliate, followed by ongoing cultivation of non-reactivity through spiritual practice and reflection.
Ep. 653 – The Tibetan Book of Success with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
Q: But I want to hear about you. Can you give us the background of your family and environment growing up in Tibet?
The guest shares growing up in a remote Eastern Tibetan village with little modern infrastructure, early exposure to Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche, and a life of intensive study and retreat that eventually connected him with a vast lineage and the Western audience he now teaches to live with wisdom, integrity, and mindfulness.

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Across recent episodes, conversations center on spirituality, mindfulness, leadership, and the practical application of ancient wisdom to modern life. Topics span the nature of impermanence, compassionate living, and dying with grace; leadership and brand culture rooted in yoga and ethical practice; and explorations of meditation, psychedelics, and secular frameworks for personal growth. Notable moments often weave personal narratives with teachings from Ram Dass-era lineages, traditional Buddhist perspectives, and contemporary science, creating a blend of contemplative dialogue, real-world guidance, and intimate storytelling. The show frequently features guests who bridge spirituality with culture, entrepreneurship, and social change, maki... more

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