Life Wisdom

Life Wisdom

episodes

Interviews with students of life.

Marion (Mugs) McConnell, "Letters from the Yoga Masters" (North Atlantic Books, 2016)

August 11, 2022

Letters from the Yoga Masters

Marion (Mugs) McConnell
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

This intimate and insightful account of the life of Dr. Harry (Hari) Dickman, referred to by Swami Sivananda as “the yogi of the West,” features more …

Simran Jeet Singh, "The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life" (Riverhead, 2022)

July 19, 2022

The Light We Give

Simran Jeet Singh
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

An inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service. As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet…

Atmadarshan Laura Santoro, "Song of Your Soul," a New Translation of the Bhagavad Gita

November 24, 2021

Song of Your Soul

Atmadarshan Laura Santoro
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Raj Balkaran interviews Atmadarshan Laura Santoro co-owner of Dharma Kshetra Yoga and author of forthcoming book The Song of Your Soul (an original ne…

Mark Van Buren on Meditation and Mindfulness Training

September 22, 2021

Mark Van Buren on Meditation and Mindfulness Training

Mark Van Buren
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

This podcast features the wisdom and work of Mark Van Buren, Bergen County's go-to guide for all meditation and mindfulness-based training. With well …

Pamela Ayo Yetunde on being Black and Buddhist

August 25, 2021

Pamela Ayo Yetunde on being Black and Buddhist

Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What does it mean to be black and Buddhist, and what does that have to do with Life Wisdom? This episode of Life Wisdom features the dynamic work of P…

Oneika Mays on Wisdom and Social Activism

August 18, 2021

Oneika Mays on Wisdom and Social Activism

Oneika Mays
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

How do you engage in social activism in a healthy, balanced sustainable manner? This podcast features the considerable social justice wisdom of Oneika…

A Conversation with Jacob Kyle, Founder of Embodied Philosophy

August 11, 2021

Embodied Philosophy

Jacob Kyle
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Raj Balkaran speaks with Jacob Kyle about the genesis and vision of the online educational platform Embodied Philosophy. Over the course of their rich…

Darren Main on Inner Tranquility

July 21, 2021

Darren Main on Inner Tranquility

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

In this episode of Life Wisdom we speak with yoga and meditation instructor, Darren Main, who is author of Inner Tranquility: A Guide to Seated Medita…

Anya P. Foxen and Christa Kuberry, "Is this Yoga?: Concepts, Histories, and the Complexities of Modern Practice" (Routledge, 2021)

July 15, 2021

Is this Yoga?

Anya P. Foxen and Christa Kuberry
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

This book provides a rigorously researched, critically comparative introduction to yoga. Anya P. Foxen and Christa Kuberry's Is this Yoga?: Concepts, …

Elder Little Brown Bear: Healing Wisdom from a Métis Elder

July 7, 2021

Elder Little Brown Bear: Healing Wisdom from a Métis Elder

Elder Little Brown Bear
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Elder Little Brown Bear (Ernest W Matton) is a spiritual ambassador who blends Traditional teachings with mainstream information to provide holistic h…

Ben Williams on Contemplative Education

June 30, 2021

Ben Williams on Contemplative Education

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Is it possible to integrate scholarly study with contemplative practice? What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of doing so? Join us as we spea…

Chris Chapple on Nonviolence as Pandemic Wisdom

June 23, 2021

Chris Chapple on Nonviolence as Pandemic Wisdom

Chris Chapple
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

How can the doctrine of nonviolence help us cope with these troubled times? Join us as we speak to Dr. Chris Chapple, Professor of Indic and Comparat…

Brian Collins on Indian Mythology

June 16, 2021

Brian Collins on Indian Mythology

Brian Collins
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What insights on the human experience can we find in ancient Indian mythology? Join us as we speak to Dr. Brian Collins (Associate Professor, Chair De…

Frank Clooney on “The Scholar-Practitioner”

June 9, 2021

Frank Clooney on “The Scholar-Practitioner”

Frank Clooney
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

To what extent should scholarship foreground the beliefs and experiences of the scholar producing it? Where does the scholar-practitioners fit at the …

Ruth Roth on the Wisdom of the Catholic Church

June 2, 2021

Ruth Roth on the Wisdom of the Catholic Church

Ruth Roth
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What wisdom does the Roman Catholic Church hold for our modern world? Can it become more inclusive? Join us as we speak to Ruth Roth, a Roman Catholic…

Arti Dhand on The Mahābhārata

May 26, 2021

Arti Dhand on The Mahābhārata

Arti Dhand
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What does the Mahābhārata – a gargantuan epic tale from ancient India – have the teach about life wisdom? Learn three core themes of the ancient Sansk…

Ian Whicher on Yoga Philosophy

May 19, 2021

Ian Whicher on Yoga Philosophy

Ian Whicher
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What does yoga have to do with wisdom? What do traditional yoga texts teach about the human experience? What relevance does ancient Indian yoga have t…

Bhaktimarga Swami on Devotion

May 12, 2021

Bhaktimarga Swami on Devotion

Bhaktimarga Swami
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What does it mean to be a Swami? This podcast features words of wisdom from ISKCON Leader Bhaktimarga Swami. In drawing from his ISKCON journey which…

Brian Carwana on World Religions

May 5, 2021

Brian Carwana on World Religions

Brian Carwana
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Why study World Religions? This podcast features words of wisdom from Dr. Brian Carawana, Executive Director of Encounter World Religions who advocate…

Bhante Saranapala on Kindness

April 28, 2021

Bhante Saranapala on Kindness

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

What does wisdom have to do with kindness? This podcast features words of wisdom form Bhante Saranapala, also known as The Urban Buddhist Monk. An Int…