Priti Durga joins host Sitaram Dass for a conversation about service, devotion, dharma, family, death, and love.

Host Hari Scott Whitmore interviews his tabla teacher and Indian classical legend Daniel Paul. Daniel is a captivating storyteller, and he shares about his time with masters such as Ali Akbar Khan and Zakir Hussain, the origins and history of Indian Classical music, and the inherent sacredness of tabla rhythm. Whether a lover of classical music or new to the form, everyone can benefit from this episode and gain a deeper appreciation for this ancient and sacred art form.

Sarah Anderson, LCSW, interviews her previous therapist, Kenneth Robinson, MS, MTS, for a conversation about what constitutes a healing relationship. Although a conversation between two therapists, their discussion applies to all healing relationships, including friends, romantic partners, or between students and teachers. Their conversation touches upon universal themes of the human condition that blend the psychological and spiritual and range from trauma and safety to ecstasy and liberation. As Kenneth says, “Freedom is not a luxury; Ecstasy is not an indulgence.”

In this audio clip taken from a live-recorded SCP class on Lamrim- a thousand-year old practice from Tibetan Buddhism considered to be a complete path to enlightenment- Chris Beaudry provides teachings on the Refuge Vows. 

Ram Dev Dale Borglum speaks with Sitaram Dass about conscious dying, the death and dying movement that grew from the 60s counterculture, time spent with Neem Karoli Baba, and his lifetime friendship with Ram Dass.

Sita Lozoff joins Sitaram Dass for a discussion around her work in prisons, the path of service, her lifelong friendship with Ram Dass, and keeping the heart open in the midst of hell.

Stever Dallman, PhD joins Sitaram Dass for a discussion on the topic of Love. What does Unconditional Love mean? How do we practice it? What does it look like within an interpersonal relationship? How is Love an active and transformational force? How do we surrender to it?

This is a live meditation recording from Sitaram Dass where he uses the mantra, SitaRam, as an anchor to bring our devotional heart into the presence of grief. In this way, we are reminded that our hearts are capable of holding the entire human experience.

In this episode of the Sacred Community Podcast, Sitaram Dass interviews Laura Johnson, PhD, for a discussion on ecological grief, the importance of “deep and slow” grief work, and whether or not Sitaram is allowed to fly.

This is a live recording from a 5-day silent Loving-Awareness retreat led by Durga Stef and the members of Kripa (Hari, Krishna Prem, Pavan Das, and Sitaram Dass).

In this excerpt from the audiobook, Exploring the Hanuman Chalisa, Sitaram Dass discusses different ways we can approach the idea of God in form. He expounds on the concept of "multilogical thinking" as a way to elasticize our ability to utilize seemingly-contradictory perspectives and worldviews, and he offers some guidelines on the "protective factors" to keep us safe, minimize harm, and stay aligned with reality as we explore these various beliefs.

In this episode, Hari interviews Reverend Bodhi Be from the Sufi lineage of Samuel Lewis and Hazrat Inayat Khan. Bodhi is the founder and executive director of Doorway Into Light, a nonprofit that provides conscious and compassionate care for the dying, their families, and the grieving on Maui.

For this very special episode of the Sacred Community Podcast, host Hari Scott Whitmore interviews Dassi Ma and Rita Green. Rita served the great saint Siddhi Ma in India for over 40 years. Dassi Ma was Ram Dass’s primary caregiver for the last 15 years of his life and is now the president of Hanuman Maui: Ram Dass Loving Awareness Sanctuary.

This is a live recording from a 5-day silent Loving-Awareness retreat led by Durga Stef and the members of Kripa. In this 15 minute meditation, Pavan Das uses the example and presence of Ram Dass as an invitation into the essence of Loving Awareness.

A live recording from the free online event, Navigating Uncertainty by Vasu Jon Seskevich