Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

Ep. 239 – Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus

May 6, 2024
Sharon Salzberg chats with Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus about transitioning from self-preoccupation to self-love and service. They discuss childhood stories, encounters with spiritual figures, cultivating unconditionality, and a guided meditation by Ram Dass on Loving Awareness.
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ANECDOTE

Ram Dass's Impact

  • Duncan Trussell shares how meeting Ram Dass changed his life.
  • He emphasizes the profound impact of hearing stories from those who've met awakened beings.
INSIGHT

Self-Preoccupation vs. Self-Love

  • Sharon Salzberg distinguishes self-preoccupation from self-love.
  • Self-preoccupation stems from depletion, while self-love is compassionate.
ANECDOTE

Family Healing

  • Raghu Markus recounts how Neem Karoli Baba healed his family, especially his father's PTSD and mother's depression.
  • Maharaj-ji instructed Raghu to give his father LSD in Varanasi, leading to a transformative experience.
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