For episode 178 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes her friend and colleague, Omid Safi.
In this conversation, Sharon and Omid discuss the nature of Radical Love and the many forms that love can take outside of romantic bonds. Omid also shares some of the factors and practices that support greater access to states of Radical Love. They contemplate what Rumi ... Show More
Apr 14
Ep. 284 – devon and nico hase
For episode 284, devon and nico hase return to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about their new book, This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership. devon and nico serve as guiding teachers of the online dharma community Refuge of Belonging. They teach at ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 31
Ep. 283 – Engaged Compassion: Valarie Kaur
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 17
Ep. 282 – Elisha Goldstein
For episode 282, Elisha Goldstein, PhD, returns to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity.Elisha Goldstein is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the co-founder of The ... Show More
59m 4s
Aug 2023
Ep. 231 – The Universe of Compassion
<p>Ram Dass answers a wide range of questions on topics such as free will, working with fear, and falling in love – plus, he leads a Metta meditation to help us tap into the universe of compassion.</p><p><strong>Today's podcast is sponsored by</strong> <strong>BetterHelp. Cl ... Show More
47m 12s
Feb 2023
Ep. 219 – Death of the Guru
<p>In this powerful recording from 1974, Ram Dass talks about dealing with the death of his guru, working with the concept of dharma, and connecting to our inner wisdom and intuition.</p><p>Want to be part of the discussion about this episode of Here and Now? Join the Ram Dass Fe ... Show More
55m 14s
Mar 2024
Ep. 247 – Dreams Within Dreams Within Dreams
<p><strong>In this Q&A session, Ram Dass talks about transcending dualism, the significance of clairvoyance, how reincarnation is part of our dreams within dreams within dreams, and more.</strong></p><p>Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off ... Show More
47m 8s
Nov 2022
Ep. 18 – The Unpreachable Religion
Exploring modern culture as actually anti-materialistic, Alan tackles matters of sedentariness, sensuousness, isolation, work, play, God, and sexuality.Host, Mark Watts, returns to introduce another thought-provoking talk from his father, Alan Watts. In this powerful lecture—one ... Show More
29m 20s
Oct 2023
Ep. 237 – God, Sex, and Dope
<p>In this wild Q&A session from 1976 that is teeming with frenetic energy from the audience, Ram Dass really just wants to talk about three things: God, sex, and dope.</p><p><strong>Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month wi ... Show More
41m 5s