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.
Transition from self-preoccupation to self-love for healing.
Reflections on meeting spiritual teachers and cultivating unconditional love.
Embody 'I am loving awareness' for spiritual growth and daily integration.
Deep dives
Transformative Power of Meditation
Meditation's transformative impact inspires individuals like Buddhist teacher David Nick Turn and comedian Duncan Trussell to share and guide others in meditation. They discuss mindfulness practices and Dharma Moons mindfulness meditation training program.
Personal Stories and Insights
Duncan and Ragu share personal stories in an audiobook reflecting on their childhood, meeting spiritual teachers like Ram Dass and named Karoli Baba. There's a focus on self-love, compassion, and unconditional love, with discussions on family dynamics and spiritual growth.
Practices and Wisdom
The podcast delves into meditation practices centered on loving awareness. Ram Dass emphasizes shifting from ego to loving awareness for spiritual growth, urging practitioners to embody 'I am loving awareness' to cultivate a deeper sense of self and compassion.
Integration of Spiritual and Mundane
The discussion highlights the integration of spiritual teachings in daily life, emphasizing the balance between the sacred and the profane, appreciating both spiritual practices and everyday responsibilities like paying taxes. The dialogue stresses seeing life's mystical nature amidst challenges and mundane tasks.
Acknowledging Confusion and Growth
Acknowledging confusion within loving awareness, the podcast emphasizes accepting and loving oneself amidst confusion and challenges. The conversation reflects on the blend of mindfulness, heartfulness, and compassionate practices in navigating through life's complexities with resilience and growth.
For episode 239, Sharon chats with friends Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus about their new audiobook Moving from the Movie of Me to the Movie of We.
Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He is most known for his podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour. He produced and starred on the Netflix series The Midnight Gospel.
Raghu Markus spent two years in India with Neem Karoli Baba and Ram Dass. He has been involved in music and transformational media since the early 1970s. Currently, he is the Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and hosts the Mindrolling Podcast on the Be Here Now Network.
In this episode, Sharon, Duncan and Raghu discuss:
How the new book came to be
The healing is in the return
Self pre-occupation versus self-love
The guru in Duncan’s kids
Raghu’s parents meeting Neem Karoli Baba
How Duncan first met Ram Dass
Raghu and Duncan’s first hang
Finding the mother archetype
Wanting Jesus “with skin on”
Ram Dass the therapist
How to cultivate unconditionality
Getting real with ourselves
Duncan’s formal practice
“Remember Buddha Nature and your SS number” – RD
The conversation closes with a guided meditation by Ram Dass on Loving Awareness.
You can learn more about the new book Moving from the Movie of Me to the Movie of Weright here.
Listen to Duncan’s podcast and check out his upcoming comedy events right here.