Ep. 278 – Parvati Markus

About this episode

Sharon Salzberg interviews Parvati Markus about her work and insights on spirituality and community.

For episode 278, Sharon sits down with author and friend, Parvati Markus , the editor of the new Ram Dass book, “ There is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness.”   Parvati is a developmental editor who has been midwifing non-fiction books and memoirs since her first efforts with Ram Dass’s classic Be Here Now. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Love Serve Remember Foundation and has helped with many other spiritual organizations and events. Parvati is also the author of numerous books, including Whisper in the Heart and Love Everyone . This is Parvati’s first appearance on the Metta Hour. In this conversation, Parvati and Sharon speak about: How Parvati found her path Meeting Neem Karoli Baba Ram Dass and Parvati’s friendship Parvati’s contribution to “ Be Here Now” The inspiration for “ There is No Other” Moving past “us” and “them” Balancing real life & spiritual life Substituting noticing for judging  Neem Karoli Baba’s directive of service Ram Dass learning to accept help Moving from Role to Soul How to be here now in times of difficulty Community as the future Buddha Joseph Goldstein’s fateful meeting with Ram Dass What is Loving Awareness Ram…

People in this episode

Host: Sharon Salzberg

Guest: Parvati Markus

Topics covered

• spirituality
• friendship
• self-acceptance
• community
• meditation
• non-judgment

Keywords

• Parvati Markus
• Ram Dass
• spiritual life
• meditation
• community
• self-acceptance
• Neem Karoli Baba
• Be Here Now
• There is No Other

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Love Serve Remember Foundation

Books & works: There is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness, Be Here Now, Whisper in the Heart, Love Everyone

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