Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi has spent decades in Buddhist monasteries and is one of the most respected translators of Pali scriptures into English. He is a founder of Buddhist Global Relief, which sponsors projects around the world helping poor communities overcome hunger and malnutrition and provides education for women. Join us for this conversation as he analyzes the present spiritual milieu and proposes a Buddhism and spirituality that can not only help us to work on ourselves, but ultimately work...

Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi has spent decades in Buddhist monasteries and is one of the most respected translators of Pali scriptures into English. He is a founder of Buddhist Global Relief, which sponsors projects around the world helping poor communities overcome hunger and malnutrition and provides education for women. Join us for this conversation as he analyzes the present spiritual milieu and proposes a Buddhism and spirituality that can not only help us to work on ourselves, but ultimately work...

In a time when meditation and mindfulness are being turned into navel-gazing narcissism, yoga is being sold as a sexy commodity, and many of our religious truths are being used to advance a gospel of spiritual materialism, Lama Surya Das sets the record straight, reminding us what authentic spirituality is all about and how it can help us to heal ourselves and our world.

Phileena and her husband Chris have spent their lives in social justice work, among the world's poor, helping to build the New Friar movement. For nearly 20 years they've built community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children, and child soldiers and war brides. Join us to hear what she's learned about doing social justice work, how she discovered contemplative prayer, and in the process found a new way of doing activism she now shares through her...

Mirabai Bush has been at the forefront of building a movement known today as American spirituality. She is one of the people responsible for infusing the social change movement with contemplative tools for more conscious activism. Join us as she recalls her journey and studies with legendary teachers like Neemkaroli Baba, Shri S.N. Goenka, Anagarika Munindra, and others. We also discuss her work with Ram Dass and the Seva Foundation, as well as the inspiration that led her to cofounding the...

Mirabai Bush has been at the forefront of building a movement known today as American spirituality. She is one of the people responsible for infusing the social change movement with contemplative tools for more conscious activism. Join us as she recalls her journey and studies with legendary teachers like Neemkaroli Baba, Shri S.N. Goenka, Anagarika Munindra, and others. We also discuss her work with Ram Dass and the Seva Foundation, as well as the inspiration that led her to cofounding the...

Francisco “Pancho” Ramos-Stierle was pursuing his Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of California at Berkeley when he learned the university's laboratories had contracted with the federal government to develop the next generation of nuclear weapons. The news transformed his life; he “stopped cooperating” with the institution and became a full-time community activist dedicated to creating a culture of peace. Today he lives in Casa de Paz (House of Peace), one of the houses that comprise...

Francisco "Pancho" Ramos-Stierle was pursuing his Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of California at Berkeley when he learned the university's laboratories had contracted with the federal government to develop the next generation of nuclear weapons. The news transformed his life; he "stopped cooperating" with the institution and became a full-time community activist dedicated to creating a culture of peace. Today he lives in Casa de Paz (House of Peace), one of the houses that comprise...

“A spirituality that is only private and self-absorbed, one devoid of an authentic political and social consciousness, does little to halt the suicidal juggernaut of history. On the other hand, an activism that is not purified by profound spiritual and psychological self-awareness ... will only perpetuate the problem it is trying to solve, however righteous its intentions.” Join us for a conversation with Andrew Harvey, an acclaimed author, spiritual teacher, and activist as he presents his...

"A spirituality that is only private and self-absorbed, one devoid of an authentic political and social consciousness, does little to halt the suicidal juggernaut of history. On the other hand, an activism that is not purified by profound spiritual and psychological self-awareness ... will only perpetuate the problem it is trying to solve, however righteous its intentions." Join us for a conversation with Andrew Harvey, an acclaimed author, spiritual teacher, and activist as he presents his...

In November 2006 Colin Beavan launched a yearlong project in which he and his family went off the grid and attempted to live in the middle of New York City with as little environmental impact as possible. This experiment was documented in a film and book, No Impact Man, which became international hits. His work now is focused on helping individuals to build lives of meaning and purpose. Join us for this interview in which he provides a vision for contemplative and mindful activism we all need...

In November 2006 Colin Beavan launched a yearlong project in which he and his family went off the grid and attempted to live in the middle of New York City with as little environmental impact as possible. This experiment was documented in a film and book, No Impact Man, which became international hits. His work now is focused on helping individuals to build lives of meaning and purpose. Join us for this interview in which he provides a vision for contemplative and mindful activism we all need...

Join us for this conversation with Father John Dear, a contemporary prophet of nonviolence and Nobel Peace Prize nominee who has worked closely with Mother Teresa, Desmond Tutu, and Thich Nhat Hanh, as he shares with us what it means to follow the nonviolent Jesus without compromise. He shares what it means for him to show up every day-whether in his personal life or at a protest or in prison-as a witness for Jesus' message of nonviolence. His experiences leave us with a blueprint based on...

Chris Grosso says, "I'm not a yogi from the Himalayas, a preacher from the pulpit, or a guru with dollar signs in my eyes. The truth is, as a result of years of heavy drug and alcohol addiction, I've been to some extremely dark places that resulted in a literal life-or-death search for something more." Join us for this conversation with the Indie Spiritualist.

You might have seen him on the news challenging Gov. Chris Christie on his Hurricane Sandy record. You might have seen Christie telling him to "sit down and shut up." But Jim Keady is not ready to sit down and shut up. He is a fighter who spent the past 15 years contributing to the global movement for social justice and human rights. He was fired as a soccer coach at St. John’s University for refusing to take part in a $3.5 million deal to endorse Nike. He has challenged corporations and...

You might have seen him on the news challenging Gov. Chris Christie on his Hurricane Sandy record. You might have seen Christie telling him to "sit down and shut up." But Jim Keady is not ready to sit down and shut up. He is a fighter who spent the past 15 years contributing to the global movement for social justice and human rights. He was fired as a soccer coach at St. John's University for refusing to take part in a $3.5 million deal to endorse Nike. He has challenged corporations and...

Father John Stasio is an independent Catholic priest who has dedicated his life to helping gay men reclaim their spirituality and faith in a God that sees them as a gift. In this interview, we discuss the relationship between the institutional church and the True Church, the legacy and influence of Dorothy Day as well as the contemplative vision of Father Bede Griffiths as a model for social and religious transformation. We also question: Is American spirituality only for the wealthy?

A conversation with Julia "Butterfly" Hill, one of the most important environmental activists and eco warriors of our time. Perhaps best known for living for two years in a 1,500-year-old redwood tree to prevent it from being cut down, she has inspired millions through her many courageous acts, her books, poetry, lectures, and retreats. In this interview, we discuss how we can recognize our life's calling and make courageous choices for a better world.

A conversation with Julia "Butterfly" Hill, one of the most important environmental activists and eco warriors of our time. Perhaps best known for living for two years in a 1,500-year-old redwood tree to prevent it from being cut down, she has inspired millions through her many courageous acts, her books, poetry, lectures, and retreats. In this interview, we discuss how we can recognize our life's calling and make courageous choices for a better world.