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Sounds of SAND invites listeners into a contemplative journey through the infinite cycles of existence - from its raw beauty to its deepest mysteries, from its intricate complexity to its profound wonder. Through intimate conversations, thought-provoking interviews, poetic readings, and carefully curated music, we weave together ancient wisdom with lived experience, creating a tapestry of sound th... more

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Persian Poetry, Radical Love, and the Soul of Iran

“The path to God goes through that most difficult of beings, the human being.”

– Omid Safi

Recorded live at a SAND Community Gathering (April 2026). Watch the full conversation on the SAND Website... more

Recorded live at SAND Community Gathering (April 2026). Watch the full conversion on the SAND Website.

SAND has launched a special series on Artificial Intelligence.

To premiere this series, we spoke with tech ethicist Tristan Harris—co-founder of... more

Simon Wickhamsmith is a Buddhist monk turned scholar, computer musician, and one of the only translators of Mongolian literature into English. He teaches in the Writing Program at Rutgers University and has been traveling back and forth to Mongolia s... more

Recorded live at a SAND Community Gathering (April 2026)

Hard times are here, we hunger for voices that can see beyond the fear, beyond the noise, beyond the technologies consuming our attention. We need poets and visionaries. People who remember fr... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Wickhamsmith
Buddhist monk, computer musician and composer, translator and scholar of Mongolian literature and culture, teaching in the Writing Program at Rutgers University
Rutgers University / Mongolian studies
Episode: Mongolian Dharma Poetry: Simon Wickhamsmith
Jaiya John
Medicine Heartman, founder of Soul Water Rising
Soul Water Rising
Episode: Sacred Remembering in Times of War: Dr. Jaiya John (Mshkiki Odeh Inini, Medicine Heart Man)
Chiara Baldini
Researcher, author, and PhD candidate
Independent researcher; PhD candidate at CIIS
Episode: Ancient Minoan Wisdom: Chiara Baldini
Pat McCabe
Indigenous healer and spiritual teacher
Diné/Dine Nation
Episode: The Architecture of Silence in Spiritual Culture: Gabor Maté, Bayo Akomolafe, Pat McCabe, Tara Brach, V & Matthew Remski
V (V-Day / Eve Ensler)
Founder of V-Day and One Billion Rising; activist
V-Day/One Billion Rising
Episode: The Architecture of Silence in Spiritual Culture: Gabor Maté, Bayo Akomolafe, Pat McCabe, Tara Brach, V & Matthew Remski
Casey Camp-Horinek
Ponca Nation community leader, longtime activist
Ponca Nation, WECAN
Episode: Transforming Colonization, Extractivism & Socio-Ecological Injustice: Casey Camp-Horinek, Osprey Orielle Lake, Abby Reyes & Rae Abileah
Abby Reyes
Author and leader in Weaving Community Climate Solutions
UC Irvine, Weaving Community Climate Solutions
Episode: Transforming Colonization, Extractivism & Socio-Ecological Injustice: Casey Camp-Horinek, Osprey Orielle Lake, Abby Reyes & Rae Abileah
Osprey Orielle Lake
Founder and Executive Director of Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)
WECAN International
Episode: Transforming Colonization, Extractivism & Socio-Ecological Injustice: Casey Camp-Horinek, Osprey Orielle Lake, Abby Reyes & Rae Abileah
Patty Krawec
Ojibwe Anishinaabe author of Becoming Kin and Bad Indians Book Club
Author, Indigenous thinker
Episode: Reading As Resistance: Patty Krawec

Hosts

Maurizio Benazzo
Co-host known for his thoughtful insights and engaging discussions on spiritual and societal themes.
Zaya Benazzo
Co-host appreciated for her contemplative focus and rich narratives about healing and community engagement.
Michael Reilly
Host involved in the exploration of consciousness and the intersection of spirituality and activism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 465 ratings
  • Danzanravjaa’s Dharma

    I became so engrossed driving home listening to the episode on Mongolian spiritual poetry that I missed my exit!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    qamutiik
    United States17 days ago
  • Fundamental and ultra important themes in wonderful style

    I really appreciate the way and this style this is created, and most of all the fundamental and ultra important themes coming on. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aidapovi
    Switzerlanda month ago
  • We will not look away: Vigil for Gaza

    So powerful, inspiring and spiritual, yet invoking us to do more. Profound

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBrookeC
    Canada7 months ago
  • Love and justice

    So refreshing and informative and offering tools for spiritual survival in these times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tiniwiniseattle
    United States7 months ago
  • A Hunger for Wholeness

    The results of the Cherrystone study describing the science of the effects of trauma on DNA passed on to the 14th generation has been known and mostly ignored. This podcast illustrated how the human body develops its unique sensitivities from the basic need for survival. These characteristics are encoded in the DNA. What this podcast does so clearly is to connect the dots from indigenous people and self healing to modern life that uses pseudoscience that deepens the trauma rather than healing it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atamaganai
    United Statesa year ago

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Mongolian Dharma Poetry: Simon Wickhamsmith
Q: Is there an example that we could share to illuminate Danzanravjaa's teaching on non-duality and the senses?
Simon presents The Five Offerings (The Five Senses) as a direct, sensory doorway into non-duality, illustrating how mundane experience can reveal ultimate reality when framed through poetic language and spiritual interpretation.
Mongolian Dharma Poetry: Simon Wickhamsmith
Q: So you went through different spiritual lineages, so Catholicism and Zen, and as a Buddhist monk, could you talk a bit about your spiritual paths and what brought you to your work today?
The host's question frames a lifelong journey from traditional Catholic roots toward Zen, Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhist practice, culminating in a scholarly engagement with Mongolian literature and Danzanravjaa; the guest describes his evolution as a seeker who found resonance in non-dual insight across these paths and ultimately returned to mysticism within a broader spiritual exploration.
Ancient Minoan Wisdom: Chiara Baldini
Q: What challenges do archaeologists face when interpreting Minoan culture?
Deciphering Linear A remains unresolved, inscriptions are scarce, and we rely on fragments, frescoes, and architectural context; this makes it difficult to create a singular narrative about daily life, leadership, or religious practice.
Ancient Minoan Wisdom: Chiara Baldini
Q: How do you describe the social organization of Minoan Crete based on the evidence?
The evidence from palaces, frescoes, and artifacts suggests a central, communal culture without a strict monarchic elite; spaces were multiuse and accessible, with art depicting priestesses and communal rituals rather than images of conquest or domination.
Ancient Minoan Wisdom: Chiara Baldini
Q: What sparked your interest in the Minoans and pre-patriarchal cultures?
My interest grew from tracing the roots of ecstatic practices and altered states in European history, which led me to look back further to Bronze Age Crete, where the social structure appeared less hierarchical and more communal than later Greek societies.

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The content features a blend of contemplative conversations that traverse spirituality, mental health, and social justice, often spotlighting the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Listeners can expect to engage with discussions on trauma, healing, collective consciousness, and the intersection of individual and communal resilience. The podcast often highlights the importance of indigenous wisdom, emphasizing cultural narratives that explore connections between identity, environment, and spirituality. With a commitment to integrating profound emotional truths, it offers thought-provoking insights alongside poignant stories, making it suitable for those seeking deeper understanding and connection with the shared human experience.... more

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2. Jaiya John
3. Chiara Baldini
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5. V (V-Day / Eve Ensler)
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