Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times

A pioneer of American Buddhism, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, and best-selling author, Sharon Salzberg shares insights for healing trauma, dealing with disturbing thoughts, practicing mindfulness and loving-kindness, and more—even voting.

Minister, activist, author, and director of the Center for Spiritual Imagination, Rev. Adam Bucko speaks about rooting contemplative practice in the rhythms of life, welcoming the impulse of God, ongoing transformation, and responding to the cry of suffering.

Spiritual teacher and author of Meditation for the Love of It, Sally Kempton shares yogic wisdom for building resilience, finding meaning in upsets, developing the inner witness, and integrating the energy centers of the mind, heart, and belly.

Author, public speaker, and cofounder of the Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle, Jamal Rahman shares spiritual gems that anyone can adapt to their lives, including compassionate self-awareness, sacred naming, sacred holding, and sacred laughter.

Poet, philosopher, storyteller, and best-selling author Mark Nepo talks about the wisdom of being present to the life you have, right-sizing pain and fear, becoming intimate with the unknown, the value of personal expression—and lessons from flowers.

Interspiritual rabbi and prolific author Rami Shapiro shares perennial wisdom about grieving for the dead and the dying, addiction and recovery, the profound concept of being surrendered, and what it means to be a holy rascal.

The spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York, Swami Sarvapriyananda shares traditional teachings on topics such as impermanence, detachment, the true nature of the Self, and the four keys to managing life's challenges.

Celebrated author and expert on mysticism Mirabai Starr shares the blessings of the Sabbath, the deep meaning of the dark night of the soul, the wisdom of the divine feminine, and turning loss into transformation.

The founder and spiritual director of Agape International Spiritual Center, Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith speaks about the virus of fear, climate reality, and practical methods for learning and growing despite difficult times.

Psychotherapist and expert on contemplative practice, James Finley, Ph.D., speaks from deep, personal experience about handling loss, grief, and trauma with grace—plus, Thomas Merton and the nuances of prayer.

Best-selling author and popular workshop leader, Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., tells us why it's vital to treat difficult times as part of our “cosmic curriculum,” to always remain authentic, and to practice “courageous compassion.”

Renowned author and expert on the world's mystical traditions, Andrew Harvey tells us how we can thrive spiritually and help birth a new humanity in this perilous time for our planet.