Best Sarah Pavan Podcasts (2025)

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LOVB Madison is Back on the Winning Track, #15 Lewis Takes Down #7 Loyola Chicago in 4 1:10:10

3d ago1:10:10

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Madison's back to back wins over the weekend, in particular their 3-0 over a disjointed Austin team. Lewis looked really good in their Midwestern matchup vs Loyola Chicago and executed a really good serve and blocking strategy. Champions League men's quarterfinal matchups are set, we take a look at seve…

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LOVB Houston Handles Omaha 3-0, Columbus Fury is Moving Up the PVF Ranks 1:09:44

10d ago1:09:44

1:09:44

In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the LOVB Houston match vs LOVB Omaha. Houston was looking a little fatigued, but took care of business 3-0. Also, the Columbus Fury have seemed to hit their stride in the PVF, posting back to back wins and surpassing the San Diego Mojo in the rankings. Adam introduces us to a new game, Champions League …

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#2 UC Irvine Outlasts #5 USC 26-24 in 5th, Conegliano Sweeps Milano in Coppa Italia Final 1:06:14

17d ago1:06:14

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the absolute slug-fest that was NCAA men's UC Irvine vs USC. There was not an ounce of defense to be seen, but it was impressive nonetheless. We also mix things up a little bit and turn our attention overseas to the classic Conegliano vs Milano match-up in the A1 Women's Coppa Italia final. The PVF All-Sta…

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The Bhagavad Gita: A Meditation on Grief, Love, and Action for Perilous Times 31:03

21d ago31:03

31:03

In this audio recording of an event held shortly after the recent election, Sitaram Dass invokes the central scene of the Bhagavad Gita as a meditation on collective grief to inspire deep feeling, compassion, and right action for this time. He breaks up the discourse with 6-minutes of original music and chanting that features: Jeanette Kangas (tabl…

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#9 Stanford Hands #4 Hawai'i Their First Loss of the Season, Jordan Thompson Comes Up Big for LOVB Houston 1:16:12

24d ago1:16:12

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the back to back NCAA men's series between #4 Hawai'i and #9 Stanford. Spoiler alert: they split the series, and Hawai'i lost its unbeaten record. We also take a look at the LOVB Texas Showdown between Houston and Austin. Mary Wise announces her retirement from Florida after 34 years at the helm of the …

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Pritchard Makes the Difference in 5-Set Grand Rapids PVF Win, #3 UCLA Gets Revenge on #13 Ohio State 1:16:44

1M ago1:16:44

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the Grand Rapids Rise's 5-set victory over the Orlando Valkyries in the PVF. We also dive into the NCAA men's rematch between UCLA and Ohio State that happened in Columbus over the weekend. Ohio State dethroned UCLA from their #1 AVCA ranking a few weeks ago. There is some huge news coming out of Lincol…

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LOVB Omaha Beats Madison with Balance, San Diego Deals Indy Their First Loss of the PVF Season 59:21

1M ago59:21

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a close look at the LOVB Omaha vs LOVB Madison match, and discuss what happened in the Indy Ignite's first PVF loss of the season. Sarah & Adam answer some listener questions, play a fun round of Level of Concern, and share what has been happening in NCAA men's volleyball this week! If you have questions for …

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#5 BYU Takes Two 5-Set Wins Over #6 Ball State, Franklin Shines in LOVB Madison Win Over Salt Lake City 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at some NCAA men's volleyball and LOVB, in particular BYU vs Ball State and LOVB Madison vs Salt Lake City. Sarah Franklin carried a big load for Madison, and a late substitution for BYU was the turning point they were looking for against Ball State. Yet another professional volleyball league is enteri…

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Sarah Anderson and Kenneth Robinson: The Constructed Self 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Sarah Anderson, LCSW, interviews her previous therapist, Kenneth Robinson, MS, MTS, for a conversation about psychological healing. This is a follow up conversation from their previous conversation: A Healing Relationship, and in this conversation they convey a synthesis between the psychological and the spiritual through topics such as ego loss, t…

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Strong LOVB Debuts By Mruzik & Skinner, Omaha Survives a 5-Set PVF Battle at Home vs Atlanta 53:53

2M ago53:53

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we do a side by side comparison of the LOVB and PVF pro volleyball leagues after having watched some matches from each one. We also break down the LOVB Houston vs Austin match and PVF Omaha vs Atlanta. The transfer portal is still popping off, NCAA men's volleyball preseason is in full swing, and we address a couple …

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NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal Always Brings The Drama, LOVB & PVF Season Previews 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at the NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal with a particular focus on "Big News," the biggest poachers, and programs that have lost A LOT of athletes. Also, with 2025 right around the corner, a little LOVB and PVF preview is in order. Sarah and Adam take some time to answer some listener questions, and pla…

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Penn State Defeats Louisville 3-1 to Win 2024 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship 59:03

2M ago59:03

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four. We do deep dives into all of the matches from the weekend, including Pitt vs Louisville, Penn State vs Nebraska, and the big Penn State vs Louisville final! A huge congrats to Penn State on earning their 8th National Championship! If you have questions for us or t…

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NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four is Set. An ACC or B1G Champion Will Be Crowned 1:07:39

3M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Regionals and what to expect from the Final Four matchups. Sarah and Adam dig deep into each of the 4 Regional Finals matches and give recaps of each Regional Semifinal match. How is NCAA Women's Volleyball season coming to an end already?! If you have questions for us or …

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NCAA Volleyball Tournament Rounds 1 and 2 Deliver Excitement and Some Surprises 1:05:15

3M ago1:05:15

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Rounds 1 and 2. There were some big upsets and some nail-biting, down-to-the-wire matches, and we go through most of them. Also, Sarah and Adam break down the PVF Draft and answer some listener questions in another round of Volleyball 101. If you have questions for us or t…

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Ram Dass Caregiver Stories with Hari, Pavan Das, and Sitaram Dass 48:53

3M ago48:53

48:53

In this Q&A from the 2024 Sacred Community Retreat at Just Love Forest, retreat facilitators Hari Scott Whitmore, Pavan Das, and Sitaram Dass tell stories about their time caregiving for Ram Dass. Their honest and heartfelt reflections are shared atop of the sound of the Georgia cicadas and peppered bird song. For more retreat content or to learn a…

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#1 Pitt Beats #3 Louisville for ACC Championship, #4 Penn State Forces #2 Nebraska to Share B1G Title 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we do a deep dive into the battles for the ACC and Big 10 Championships. Pitt claims the ACC crown outright with a 3-1 win over Louisville, while Penn State stuns Nebraska in 4, handing the Huskers their first Big 10 loss of the season and forcing them to give up a share of the Big 10 Conference title. The NCAA Champ…

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#2 Nebraska Completes Season Sweep of #6 Wisconsin, #15 Georgia Tech Struggles to Finish ACC Season Strong 46:03

3M ago46:03

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we get real about Wisconsin's lack of performance against Big 10 rivals Nebraska in the Huskers' straight-forward sweep of the Badgers in Lincoln. This was the first time that Nebraska had a season sweep over Wisconsin in 12 years! Sarah and Adam take a closer look at Georgia Tech after the Yellow Jackets' back to ba…

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Florida Steals #2 SEC Spot From Missouri, AVCA Announces 14 POY Semifinalists 43:40

4M ago43:40

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a closer look at the 5-set, high stakes SEC match-up between #21 Florida and #25 Missouri. Sarah and Adam also break down the AVCA's National Player of the Year Semifinalist list, and give a little Volleyball 101 lesson for newer volleyball fans who want to increase their knowledge of the rules and terminolog…

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#7 Wisconsin Destroys #3 Penn State, What is Going on With Minnesota and Kansas? 48:47

4M ago48:47

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the highly anticipated match between #7 Wisconsin and #3 Penn State. There was a lot of excitement and speculation about how Wisconsin would respond following their 3-0 loss to Nebraska last week. Spoiler alert: it was a blood bath. Sarah and Adam do analyses on both Minnesota and Kansas following both tea…

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Upset Week in the Power 4 Conferences, #2 Nebraska Stuns #7 Wisconsin in 3 46:12

4M ago46:12

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the numerous upsets that happened throughout the Power 4 conferences last week. Only the Big 12 was spared. Also, the Wisconsin White Out turned into a 3-0 shutout in favor of Nebraska as the Cornhuskers took care of business in a fan favorite Big 10 matchup. Texas is probably hitting the panic button righ…

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Ondrea Levine: Facing Grief with a Merciful Heart 56:52

4M ago56:52

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This interview with Ondrea Levine was recorded on October 30th, 2023. Vasu Jon Seskevich and Sitaram Dass traveled to her remote off-the-grid home in the high desert of New Mexico for an intimate conversation about living with an open heart in the face of death and grief. Stephen and Ondrea Levine were two of the pioneers of the modern conscious de…

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#1 Pitt vs #4 Louisville Did Not Disappoint, Setting Woes for #7 Texas in Loss to Texas A&M 48:28

4M ago48:28

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the highly anticipated match between ACC and NCAA powerhouses Pitt and Louisville. We also take a look at #7 Texas' upset loss at home to unranked Texas A&M. The NCAA released its Top 16 list, Adam and Sarah play a game of "Fill in the Blank," and just how many players are on this National Player of the Ye…

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#8 Kansas Survives Sunflower Showdown, Penn State's Izzy Starck is the Real Deal 43:56

5M ago43:56

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss two exciting 5-set matches- the Sunflower Showdown between the #8 Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats, as well as #3 Penn State vs Ohio State. Verify or Veto makes its debut on Volley Talk, and should Minnesota really be ranked #14?? If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to exp…

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#1 Pitt Falls to SMU, Beason Needs to Play 6 Rotations for Nebraska 38:20

5M ago38:20

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Welcome to Volley Talk! We are so excited to share our love of volleyball with you! In this episode, we break down two 5-set thrillers from this past week- #1 Pitt vs #15 SMU and #2 Nebraska vs #10 Purdue. Also, back row attacking is BACK and Sarah has some questions about teams' defensive choices. If you have questions for us or topics you would l…

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Ramananda John Welshons: The Eternal Now 1:04:52

10M ago1:04:52

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Ramananda John Welshons is interviewed by Free Landauer to discuss the path of meditation, grief, releasing guilt, and grace. Ramananda also shares some sweet stories about his lifelong friendship with Ram Dass, and he even shares one about SCP director Sitaram Dass. Ramananda John Welshons is a highly respected contemporary spiritual teacher who l…

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David Nichtern: Suddenly Free from Fixed Mind 42:27

11M ago42:27

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David Nichtern from Dharma Moon sits down with Greg "Aditya Das" Barbush to discuss mindfulness, the path of meditation, the concept of "suddenly free from fixed mind," the guru from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective, and the relationship between Bhakti Yoga and Buddhism. David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teachi…

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Connor Burns: Mindfulness Meditation 30:37

11M ago30:37

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Connor Burns leads a short mindfulness meditation at the 2023 Sacred Community Retreat that was held on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. SCP is hosting two retreats this year- outside of Atlanta from May 24-27 and again on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia from August 22-25th. Registration is now live for both of them. Learn more and re…

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Sitaram Dass: Loving Awareness P2 (partner exercise) 15:46

11M ago15:46

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In this second part of Sitaram Dass's Loving-Awareness Meditation, he leads a partner exercise to carry Loving-Awareness into interpersonal relationship and the verbal mind. This was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. SCP is hosting two retreats this year, and regist…

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Sitaram Dass: Loving Awareness (lecture and mantra meditation) 1:09:48

12M ago1:09:48

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Sitaram Dass gives a lecture and leads a mantra meditation on the essence of Loving-Awareness. This was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. SCP is hosting two retreats this year, and registration is live. Learn more about both the British Columbia and Atlanta, Georgia…

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Swapnil Abrol: The Play of Love 57:50

12M ago57:50

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This audio from Swapnil Abrol was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023. Swapnil gives a talk on Bhakti Yoga and the the nature of unconditional love, and he follows this with traditional bhajans and English storytelling. SCP is hosting two retreats this year- outside of Atlanta from May 24-27 and again on Salt …

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Pavan Das: Loving-Awareness Meditation (30 minutes) 30:53

12M ago30:53

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This video of Pavan Das was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. In this 30-minute meditation, Pavan Das guides a variation of Anapanasati to awaken the heart of Loving-Awareness. SCP is hosting two retreats this year- outside of Atlanta from May 24-27 and again on Sal…

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Sacred Community Invocation (Sitaram Dass) 18:54

1y ago18:54

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This audio from Sitaram Dass was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. In this talk, Sitaram recites a variation of the SCP invocation that opens every single SCP "Satsang Hang," and he discusses its importance and how Sacred Community is "Loving-Awareness practiced tog…

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Sitaram Dass: The Journey to Love (Part 2) 44:51

1y ago44:51

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In this second half of the interview, Sitaram Dass is interviewed by his good friend Hari Scott Whitmore for an in-depth discussion on the spiritual path. Sitaram Dass (K. Sandin, LCSW) (he/him) spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti, the yoga of service and devotion to God. He is a m…

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Sitaram Dass: The Journey to Love (2020) 56:23

1y ago56:23

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Sitaram Dass is interviewed by his good friend Hari Scott Whitmore for a discussion on the beginnings of his spiritual path, his time with Ram Dass, and the Bhakti Path. Sitaram Dass (K. Sandin, LCSW) (he/him) spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti, the yoga of service and devotion to…

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Hari Scott Whitmore: A Confirmation of Faith 24:50

1y ago24:50

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Hari Scott Whitmore gives a sermon at Southport Congregational Church in Connecticut. He discusses what he has learned on his path and beautifully summarizes the teachings of Love, Serve, and Remember that he learned from Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba. Hari Scott Whitmore began leading kirtan over ten years ago in Ram Dass’s living room, where he s…

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Priti Durga: It starts at home 1:26:37

1+ y ago1:26:37

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Priti Durga joins host Sitaram Dass for a conversation about service, devotion, dharma, family, death, and love. Priti Durga was born and raised in India and moved to the United States at age 27. A devoted student of Ram Dass, she is on the board of Hanuman Maui, and she serves as an “End of Life” companion at hospices in America and is actively in…

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Daniel Paul (PT 2): Tabla and the Mood of Devotion 1:15:11

1+ y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Part two of Hari Scott Whitmore's interview with 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 akar Khan and Zakir Hussain, the origins and history of Indian Classical music, and the inherent sacredness of tabla rhythm. Whether a lover of classic…

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Daniel Paul: Music as a Path - Tabla, Indian Classical, and Tales of the Greats (PT 1) 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

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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 …

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Sarah Anderson and Kenneth Robinson: A Healing Relationship- ecstasy, transpersonal therapy, and healing childhood wounds 1:02:32

2y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

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 touche…

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Chris Beaudry: Refuge Vows 23:27

2y ago23:27

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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. Chris Beaudry is a father, husband and farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada. He is on the board of the Living/Dying Project and is a…

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RamDev Dale Borglum: Conscious Living Conscious Dying 53:16

2y ago53:16

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RamDev 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. RamDev Dale Borglum founded and directed the Hanuman Foundation Dying Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the first residential facility in t…

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Sita Lozoff: The Prison Ashram 39:32

2y ago39:32

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Sita Lozoff is interviewed by 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. Sita and Bo Lozoff started the Prison-Ashram Project with Ram Dass in 1973, which has grown into the largest interfaith prison ministry in the world. She…

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Stever Dallman, PhD: A Survey of Love 1:01:50

2y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

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? Steven “Stever” Dallmann is a spiritual practitioner, writer, teacher, and l…

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Sitaram Dass: Mantra, Devotion, and Grief - A Live Meditation Recording 30:25

2y ago30:25

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This is a live meditation recording from Sitaram Dass. In it, 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. More meditations and workshop recordings are available on the SCP website here: https://sac…

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Laura Johnson, PhD: Eco Grief 56:02

2+ y ago56:02

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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. Show notes at bottom of the page. Laura Johnson, PhD, is the founder of A Restful Space, offering personalized restorative yoga and community rest & eco-grief circles in Humbol…

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Live Q&A: Ram Dass Stories by Kripa and Durga Stef [with spanish translation] 47:53

2+ y ago47:53

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Preguntas y respuestas en vivo: Ram Dass Stories de Kripa y Durga Stef 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). Esta es una grabación en vivo de un retiro silencioso de 5 días de Amorosa Conciencia dirigido por Durga Stef y los…

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Pavan Das: 15 minute Loving-Awareness Meditation 15:48

2+ y ago15:48

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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. Pavan Das is a multi-media artist, mindfulness teacher, and nonprofit leader. He resides on Maui wh…

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Pavan Das: conciencia amorosa meditación con traducción al español de Durga Stef 15:09

2+ y ago15:09

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[with spanish translation] Pavan Das: 15 minute Loving Awareness meditation 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. Esta es una grabación e…

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Sitaram Dass: Exploring the Hanuman Chalisa - Multilogical Thinking 19:29

2+ y ago19:29

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This is an excerpt from the audiobook, Exploring the Hanuman Chalisa, a collection of live lecture recordings where Sitaram Dass explores each line of the Hanuman Chalisa, using sacred scripture, humor, modern psychology, and stories from his time serving his beloved teacher, Ram Dass. In this particular audio, Sitaram Dass discusses different ways…

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Bodhi Be: A Doorway Into Light -Dying and Living Fully 1:33:29

2+ y ago1:33:29

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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. Recorded in October 2020, Hari and Bodhi explore the s…

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