
Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas)
Founder of The Ridhwan School and author focused on spiritual psychology and the Diamond Approach; offers deep teachings on the absolute, emptiness, and the inner journey to realization.
Top 5 podcasts with Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas)
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Nov 27, 2025 • 32min
The Force Behind Spiritual Evolution: Discovering the Source of Our Inner Fire
A. H. Almaas, a spiritual teacher and founder of the Ridhwan School, explores the evolutionary dynamics that drive spiritual growth. He discusses the creative force that transforms beings, comparing it to a caterpillar evolving into a butterfly. Almaas identifies a soul's desire for liberation, termed bodhicitta, as key to spiritual development. He reflects on why some seek truth while others remain distracted by daily life, emphasizing the importance of inner discovery over external searching. The conversation highlights how realizing the inner Logos can enrich our existence.

Dec 25, 2025 • 40min
Finding Our True Home in the Absolute: Experiencing Intimacy with Everything, with A. H. Almaas
A. H. Almaas, founder of The Ridhwan School and an expert in spiritual psychology, dives deep into the concept of the absolute. He explores the paradox of the absolute as both source and cessation, and its connection to emptiness and beingness. Almaas emphasizes that true intimacy lies within the absolute, describing how our search for home ends there. He intriguingly relates worldly love to an inner connection with the divine, while highlighting the mystery that surrounds our understanding of reality. This conversation invites introspection on how we express such deep insights in daily life.

Dec 18, 2025 • 43min
Into the Absolute: At One with the Radiant Source of All, with A. H. Almaas (Part 1)
In this engaging conversation, A. H. Almaas, founder of the Ridhwan School, shares his deep insights into the concept of the absolute as the source dimension of all existence. He recounts his personal experience of merging with the absolute, highlighting its majesty and fear. Almaas discusses doorways to this realization, such as mystical poverty and the way of the heart, and how embracing the absolute can cleanse the soul of impurities, nurturing virtues like equanimity and courage. Prepare for a mind-bending exploration of beauty and mystery!

Oct 23, 2025 • 45min
Waking Up to Pure Awareness: Transcending Your Mind with A. H. Almaas (Part 2)
In this engaging dialogue, spiritual teacher A. H. Almaas delves into the essence of pure awareness and the challenges of transcending conceptual dichotomies. He explains how pure awareness operates from compassion while freeing us from attachments and self-identification. Almaas further explores the nuanced relationship between being and non-being, and how recognizing our ordinary awareness can lead to awakening. He emphasizes that true understanding transcends concepts, allowing love and ethical behavior to flourish beyond traditional frameworks.

Oct 16, 2025 • 48min
Waking Up to Pure Awareness: Transcending Your Mind with A. H. Almaas (Part 1)
In a captivating dialogue, A. H. Almaas, spiritual teacher and founder of the Diamond Approach, dives into the essence of pure awareness. He challenges our understanding of self and mind, exploring how concepts shape our perception. Almaas discusses the fear surrounding the death of the doer, emphasizing the importance of letting go. He explains how action can manifest without a personal doer, offering insights on achieving nonconceptual awareness in daily life. This thought-provoking conversation invites listeners to transcend their mental constructs and embrace a deeper experience of existence.


