Further stories from the East in which KD explains the initial communication breakdown in attempting to translate his profound experiences through his native tongue. The Love he experienced with his Indian family was expressed and understood in a way that he didn’t know was possible. The process was one of ripening, for all of those who encountered such grace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 24, 2015•31 min•Ep. 14
Through a serious of questions KD explains what prompted his initial travels to India, and offers up some advice for others who are looking to make the journey. He also comments on ways to work with the more obsessive elements of Love, and explains the reality that our happiness is an ongoing practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 13, 2015•26 min•Ep. 13
Through stories of Maharaji, KD encourages listeners to give their best effort in whatever they are practicing, as the seeds we plant now will bloom when the time is right. KD also responds to questions about his travels, Christianity and the intense power of unconditional love See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 26, 2015•38 min•Ep. 12
KD responds to questions on some of the more common themes encountered on the path, including true surrender, and where our responsibility lies in making decisions. Pain is also discussed in regards to illness, and how we can remain present throughout our struggles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 15, 2015•33 min•Ep. 11
KD recounts a series of stories from the early days leading up to India, including his initial experiences with chanting that would foreshadow his eventual immersion in the practice. Raghu Markus makes a brief appearance to tell the ‘true’ story of his ‘meditate like Christ’ instruction from Maharaji. Warm tales, of basking in the light of the Guru. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 27, 2015•42 min•Ep. 10
Letting go begins when we get what we want, and realize we are still dissatisfied. We learn to work with our desire systems, moving through them, and cultivating a greater discernment for our actions in the world. We slowly move towards Love, and come to understand that it is all around us, never coming, never going. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 13, 2015•38 min•Ep. 9
KD’s trademark humor helps balance the darker themes discussed in this Q&A session. He describes his often-simple approach to life’s many challenges, and encourages others to start where they are, in working with what is. Practice is highlighted as a means for creating space around the difficulties that we inevitably encounter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 20, 2015•30 min•Ep. 8
Krishna Das, Raghu and Duncan take a time-out from the Open Your Heart in Paradise retreat to talk about their ‘chosen’ vocations. Drugs, demons, chanting and love - little is left uncovered in this lighthearted discussion from the sacred shores of Maui. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 19, 2014•50 min•Ep. 7
Chanting is a truly sustainable practice, with benefits reaching far beyond the present moment. Through the repetition of these sacred names, we are invited and encouraged to uncover our basic goodness. We bring our fractured minds to a single point, and are then able to operate from that space of loving awareness. The name itself is often mysterious, but the presence that we discover is decidedly familiar See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Dec 01, 2014•33 min•Ep. 6
It is only out of pure compassion that great beings make themselves available to us. They don’t require anything on the physical plane, and are therefore capable of acting only in the best interest of those in need. Krishna Das expounds on this concept through stories of Maharaji and other great Saints. As a result of their profound love, and deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of it all, they remain present, to help and to heal. - The Primacy of Grace - Compassion of the Guru - Neces...
Nov 13, 2014•35 min•Ep. 5
Krishna Das responds to questions on a variety of topics including faith in God, energy and awareness through chanting, and the eternal presence of love. He also touches on ‘spiritual materialism’, and offers some advice when searching for an environment in which to practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 30, 2014•29 min•Ep. 4
Krishna Das discusses the relationship between chanting and awareness during the Heart of Devotion workshop at Princeton University. Our natural state is one of awareness, but our thoughts continuously pull us away from this presence. Chanting helps to create a sense of spaciousness by offering the mind something to focus on. Each repetition is like a seed of awareness that grows throughout the process. The practice slowly dissolves the more transient aspects of our personhood, and what’s left i...
Sep 29, 2014•23 min•Ep. 3
Krishna Das explains that simple peace of mind is often underrated in our culture, and that thinking about peace is not the same thing as being peaceful. We seek enlightenment or bliss, not realizing that a calm and present mind is equally profound. Peace of mind is the middle ground from which we can choose what we want to hold in our thoughts. We have to allow it to arise from within through practice. How we live today is how we will live tomorrow, and our practice gives us the strength to let...
Sep 29, 2014•29 min•Ep. 2
Krishna Das recounts the events and experiences that originally brought him to chanting. Though his path was paved with personal struggle and self-doubt, the love of his guru kept his devotion alive, and he eventually began to find peace in the practice itself. Through chanting he was able to deepen his awareness of the presence of love. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 23, 2014•34 min•Ep. 1
