The Guru Dialogues

Leader of the international Art of Living Foundation and spiritual inspiration to millions, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks with Andrew Cohen about manifesting the ineffable nature of Spirit in an increasingly materialistic world.

Considered the spiritual leader of the Brahma Kumaris and widely regarded as a living saint and meditation master, Dadi Janki speaks with Andrew Cohen about her awakening through the grace of her teacher, Brahma Baba.

Michael Beckwith (founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center) and Rickie Byars-Beckwith (singer, composer, and Agape music director) join Andrew Cohen in an unbridled exploration into the nature of soul and what it means to have it!

In this unprecedented interchange between four contemporary spiritual masters, the self-titled “Three Gurus”—Swami Chetanananda, Swami Shankarananda, and Master Charles Cannon—speak with Andrew Cohen about what it means to be a guru in a post-modern culture.

The amazing Peter Ragnar—a modern-day shaman, Taoist wizard, natural life scientist, and self-master par excellence—speaks with Andrew Cohen about his conviction that through true self-mastery, it should be possible to actually live forever!

In this intimate and unusually provocative dialogue, Andrew Cohen and cofounder of the Association for Global New Thought Dr. Michael Beckwith boldly attempt to redefine the way we understand the divine creative principle in the 21st century.

Bestselling author of The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle talks candidly with Andrew Cohen about Tolle's remarkable transformation from reclusive, near-destitute mystic to one of the most sought-after and successful spiritual teachers today.

An American Zen teacher and world-renowned social activist speaks about the compassionate action that arises out of emptiness.

In this highly animated interchange, Ma Jaya and Andrew Cohen wrestle with the notions of karma, conscience, and what it means to awaken to the moral dimension of life itself.

In this 1997 conversation between Barry Long (1926-2003) and Andrew Cohen, these two spiritual pioneers delve into the heart of Long's tantric theories and practice, as well as his personal experience as the “tantric master of the West.”

In Amrit Desai's first interview since being asked to step down as the director and spiritual teacher of the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, this world-renowned yogi spoke candidly with Andrew Cohen about yoga, purification, and the dynamics of trust in the student/teacher relationship.

A venerated trappist monk and leader of the Christian contemplative prayer movement conveys the purity of heart that is the goal of celibacy.

Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo—the first Western woman to be recognized as a reincarnated Tibetan tulku—speaks candidly about gender and enlightenment, her relationship with her students, and being a female teacher in a male-dominated tradition.

Discover the lessons of a Vedantic traditionalist who believes that studying the ancient scriptures, not having spiritual experiences, is the most direct route to profound nondual realization.

A little-known Indian farmer, whose extraordinary spiritual experiences transformed him into an enlightened sage, speaks of the bliss of Self-illumination.

“The spiritual power of the universe is not a morally neutral force,” declares revolutionary spiritual activist Michael Lerner in this provocative dialogue with Andrew Cohen on Judaism, enlightenment, and saving the world.

Two independent and original teachers of enlightenment discuss why we have to go beyond tradition to forge a new spiritual path for our time.

Author of The Crucible of Consciousness, Zoltan Torey, blinded since the age of 21, has spent his life exploring the miracles of consciousness and the cosmos. Speaking with Andrew Cohen, Torey marvels at the possibility of a “scientific religion.”

In this conversation with feminist author Elizabeth Debold, Andrew Cohen presents an innovative vision of the relationship between the reality of gender and the transcendent ideal of enlightenment.

Andrew Cohen and Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy discuss their experiences of what Indian sage Sri Aurobindo called the “psychic being” and what Andrew refers to as the “authentic self.”

The founding father of the modern fitness movement—86 years young and not slowing down a bit—shares his life-affirming philosophy of self-mastery.

Reigning three-time Heavyweight Champion of the World Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield on his passion for the Holy Spirit and the higher purpose of his work—and how he knew, against all odds, that he was going to defeat Mike Tyson.

Do we need to strengthen the ego before we let go of it? Is psychotherapy necessary on the spiritual path? A provocative dialogue with the psychiatrist and Buddhist meditation teacher who coined the phrase, “You have to be somebody before you can be nobody.”