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Pilgrim Heart with Krishna Das

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199 episodes

The Krishna Das Pilgrim Heart Hour features Krishna Das’ no-nonsense take on everyday struggles for finding balance on the spiritual path. Through the honesty, humility and humor of his own personal experiences, he points to the possibility of navigating life’s trials with a true inner yearning for truth. His own practice of kirtan or chant is the well stone of his ability to share from his spiritual heart. As KD says, “Love is a disease - we catch it from those who have it.”

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  1. Ep. 197 – Wherever We Are, Maharaj-ji Is

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 197

    Krishna Das reflects on the enduring presence of Maharaj-ji, the medicine of devotion, and finding our own way into the practice of love. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das chats about: • Accomplishing all…

  2. Ep. 196 – Live Kirtan from the 2024 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 196

    Live from the 2024 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat, Krishna Das leads a soul-stirring kirtan with “The Band” and shares heartfelt stories about Maharaj-ji. Join Inner Academy and virtually immerse yourself in…

  3. Ep. 195 – Descent into the Heartspace

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 195

    Enjoy this descent into the heartspace where Krishna Das connects us to our true nature of pure awareness and unity with God. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores: • Different translations of the Ramayana…

  4. Ep. 194 – Selfless Service in Action

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 194

    Krishna Das offers his perspectives on selfless service, committed practice, and uncovering the presence that has always been within. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das discusses: • Doing selfless service for…

  5. Ep. 193 – Sub Ek: Our Own True Nature

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 193

    Krishna Das reflects on Maharaj-ji’s teaching that all names, forms, and journeys lead to the same truth. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das talks about: • Neem Karoli’s teaching: Sub Ek (all one) • Following…

  6. Ep. 192 – From Turmoil to Tenderness: Lessons in Devotion and Release

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 192

    In this extended Q&A special, Krishna Das offers powerful insights on navigating the turmoil of the human experience through devotional practice. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers down-to-earth advice on:…

  7. Ep. 191 – Trauma, Healing & Permission to Start Over

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 191

    Krishna Das shares wisdom on overcoming trauma, transforming negative patterns, and continually beginning again in the grace of the present moment. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers down-to-earth advice…

  8. Ep. 190 – The Essence of Karma

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 190

    Exploring the essence of karma, Krishna Das explains how conscious spiritual practice and selfless living can transform the patterns that guide our incarnation. Check out Krishna Das’s book and CDs, Flow of Grace, for…

  9. Ep. 189 – Maharaj-ji Behind the Scenes

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 189

    Discussing the divine mystery of Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das explains all of the spiritual workings that are going on ‘behind the scenes’ of our daily lives, bringing us exactly where we need to be. This week on Pilgrim…

  10. Ep. 188 – Suffering & Self-Created Stories

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 188

    Guiding us toward balance, connection, and freedom from suffering, Krishna Das explores letting go of our numerous self-created stories. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das responds to questions on: • Devotional…

  11. Ep. 187 – 50 Years of Devotion

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 187

    Drawing on over five decades of devotional practice, Krishna Das offers down-to-earth spiritual guidance for beginners and seasoned seekers alike. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gives wisdom on: • The…

  12. Ep. 186 – Bowing at the Feet of God

    · 48 min · Episode 186

    Through soulful insights on detaching from the ego and expanding the heart, Krishna Das reminds us that surrender is not defeat, it’s the deepest devotion to God. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give…

  13. Ep. 185 – Spiritual Practices for Fear, Anxiety, and Overthinking

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 185

    Krishna Das explores how spiritual practices like chanting and loving-kindness can calm anxiety and free the mind from the trap of overthinking. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a…

  14. Ep. 184 – The Heart of Healing: Lessons on Love and Personal Responsibility

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 184

    Encouraging listeners to take responsibility for their own inner healing, Krishna Das discusses cleansing the heart of betrayal, hurt, and grief. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a…

  15. Ep. 183 – The Golden Rule Meets The Bhakti Path

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 183

    Krishna Das shares time-tested practices and spiritual wisdom for easing suffering, letting go, and treating others with the same compassion we wish for ourselves. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give…

  16. Ep. 182 – Your Life as Your Path

    · 57 min · Episode 182

    Reminding us that there's no need to escape our daily life in search of spirituality, Krishna Das explains that our relationships, struggles, joys, and routines are the spiritual path. Today’s podcast is brought to…

  17. Ep. 181 – Letting Go, Loving All, Living Now

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 181

    Krishna Das gives insights on continual grace and transforming our self-limiting inner narratives through spiritual practice. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  18. Ep. 180 – Maharaj-ji's Perpetual Grace

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 180

    Sharing personal stories of his time with Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das walks us down the path of recognizing grace, loving all beings, and keeping the heart open, no matter how hard it gets. Today’s podcast is brought to…

  19. Ep. 179 – Resting in the Nature of Love

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 179

    Krishna Das shares a realistic path for resting in the true nature of love that is always accessible to us all. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das thoughtfully discusses: • The many versions of The…

  20. Ep. 178 – Freed by the Name

    · 47 min · Episode 178

    In this heart-led exploration, Krishna Das shares how mantra, willpower, and grace guide us from the illusion of ego and into the freedom of real love. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers wisdom on: •…

  21. Ep. 177 – Working Through Afflictions

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 178

    Discussing how to work through afflictions like addiction, heartbreak, and self-hatred, Krishna Das gives spiritual guidance to listeners. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  22. Ep. 176 – Releasing the Ego, Repeating the Name

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 177

    Revealing the true Buddha nature, which rests beyond ego, Krishna Das shows how regular practice can unveil the inherent purity within us all. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try…

  23. Ep. 175 – Healing Our Heavy Hearts

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 175

    Providing mantra and mentorship, Krishna Das explores how we can heal our heavy hearts and manage both personal and global suffering. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores: • Mantras to use during…

  24. Ep. 174 – Beyond Instant Gratification

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 174

    Explaining the fruits of dedicated practice, Krishna Das urges listeners to move past instant gratification and artificial forms of awakening. This episode is brought to you by Dharma Moon. Join Buddhist teachers…

  25. Ep. 173 – Reaching Higher States

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 173

    Sharing insight from Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das discusses reaching higher states of consciousness through service, repetition, and purification. This episode includes wisdom from Krishna Das on: • Shedding our belief…

  26. Ep. 172 – Making Practice a Way of Life

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 172

    Through devotional chanting and conversation, Krishna Das offers guidance on living out our practice both on and off the mat. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  27. Ep. 171 – No Within, No Without

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 171

    Closing the year, Krishna Das explores the transformative power of deepening our awareness and how practice helps us navigate life’s challenges. This time, on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks on: • Going within and…

  28. Ep. 170 – Sincerity of Heart

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 170

    Krishna Das teaches listeners all that is possible through total sincerity of the heart and self-awareness. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a talk on: • How Krishna Das’ bar mitzvah transformed his…

  29. Ep. 169 – The Physical vs. The Spiritual

    · 59 min · Episode 169

    Contrasting the physical, impermanent world with the ever-present spiritual world, Krishna Das shares insights from the heart space. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das shares insights on: • How each situation…

  30. Ep. 168 – The Strength to Overcome

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 168

    Krishna Das guides listeners to develop the strength to overcome painful situations through regular practice and surrendering to what is. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  31. Ep. 167 – Fruits of Practice

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 167

    Exploring the many fruits of making time for spiritual practice, Krishna Das shares the beauty of forgiving those who have hurt us. This week, Krishna Das responds to questions on: • The ways we nurture our wounds…

  32. Ep. 166 – Service to Our Parents

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 166

    Krishna Das explains how we can serve our parents and release their karmas along with our own as a labor of love. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom…

  33. Ep. 165 – Moving Forward When Our Spirit is Heavy

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 165

    Amidst global and individual suffering, Krishna Das teaches listeners how to move forward even when our spirit is heavy. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  34. Ep. 164 – Practice & Serve

    · 59 min · Episode 164

    Dissolving our erroneous beliefs of separateness, Krishna Das shares the importance of continuous service and devotional practice. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  35. Ep. 163 – Extending Kindness Through Self-Compassion

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 163

    Gracefully describing the truth of love that unites all people, Krishna Das shares how self-compassion can extend into the world. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  36. Ep. 162 – Liberation from Suffering

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 162

    Discover new approaches to overcoming life’s challenges! In this episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das offers powerful teachings that empower you to take control of your own liberation from suffering. In…

  37. Ep. 161 – Finding Your Path

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 161

    Diving into principles of karma, Krishna Das describes how we can serve all beings and follow our own path, shares stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, and much more. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’…

  38. Ep. 160 – Enlightened Beings

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 160

    This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores the experience and manifestation of enlightened beings and answers questions on Maharaj-ji, devotion, and more. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging…

  39. Ep. 159 – Being Honest with Ourselves

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 159

    In between devotional chants, Krishna Das guides listeners on the path of radical self-honesty and self-examination. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow…

  40. Ep. 158 – Beyond the Conceptual

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 158

    Describing how God is beyond what the mind can conceptualize, Krishna Das reflects on ways to let go and experience oneness. In this episode, Krishna Das describes: • Looking for love and beauty inside of ourselves •…

  41. Ep. 157 – Unconditional Love and Acceptance

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 157

    This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das discusses freeing ourselves from abuse, finding support, embracing unconditional love, understanding our parents, and using psychedelics for positive karma. This episode is…

  42. Ep. 156 – Doing Our Spiritual Work

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 156

    Offering wisdom on the challenging yet necessary work of spiritual practice, Krishna Das explains working through difficulty and finding answers in ourselves. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers wisdom on:…

  43. Ep. 155 – Dealing with Reality

    · 58 min · Episode 155

    In a talk on dealing with reality, Krishna Das discusses aging gracefully and being in the present moment. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on…

  44. Ep. 153 – All Paths Lead To The One

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 154

    Taking refuge in the chant, Krishna Das highlights that all paths and manifestations of God lead us to the one. Today’s podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own…

  45. Ep. 153 – Love Lives Within Us

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 153

    Explaining love as our true nature, Krishna Das describes the benefit of relationships and accessing our own internal well of love. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”…

  46. Ep. 152 – Using Our Will

    · 47 min · Episode 152

    Speaking about overcoming self-doubt, Krishna Das speaks about ways we can mindfully and constructively use our own will. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang…

  47. Ep. 151 – Engaging with Practice

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 151

    Speaking upon the chaos of the mind, Krishna Das encourages us to steady ourselves through engagement in our practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on…

  48. Ep. 150 – Advice from Maharaj-ji

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 150

    In a dharma talk on alleviating suffering, Krishna Das offers up wisdom from Maharaj-ji for all of our hungry hearts. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own…

  49. Ep. 149 – Anchoring the Heart Through Practice

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 149

    After a chant to Ma Durga, Krishna Das answers questions about global suffering and anchoring our hearts through regular practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”…

  50. Ep. 148 – Chanting for Peace

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 148

    Chanting and praying for peace, Krishna Das explains how doing inner work can benefit the outer world. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 3rd,…

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