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Compassion in Action

In this classic interview, Ram Dass probes deeply into the nature of helping relationships. He suggests that when we see deeply into each human being, no matter how desperate the situation, we are able to honor and learn from them. If we view ourselves as the "helper," we become trapped in the prison of our own self-image -- and this interferes with genuine compassion.

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Simrit – Revolution (Official HD Music Video)

Healing, hypnotic, mystical, and majestic are just a few of the words that are frequently used to describe the music of Simrit. Watch the official music video for her latest single, Revolution, here.

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Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

One of India's greatest musicians, Amjad Ali Khan is the unrivaled master of the 19-string fretless North Indian lute called the sarod. Born to Indian music legend Haafiz Ali Khan and heir to illustrious musical lineage that invented the instrument itself, Khan gave his first recital at age 6 and was a national celebrity by his teens. Marked by a plaintive, almost voice-like sonority and nearly superhuman speed and clarity, Khan’s artistry has gathered legions of fans from all corners of the globe.

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Paul Watson on Aggressive Moves to End Whaling

Captain Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist and star of the reality show "Whale Wars." Watson joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss putting his crew and himself at risk to protect whales around the world.

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Listening is an Act of Love

Bestselling author and researcher Jon Kabat-Zinn explores how mindfulness-based stress reduction can help you to go beyond the self to identify and alleviate suffering in others.

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Living, Loving, Laughing, and Dying: The Buddhist Way

Holiness the Dalai Lama's four day introductory teaching on Buddhism given at Somaiya Vidyavihar in Mumbai, Maharashtra on May 30th to June 2nd, 2014.

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TEDx London: The Miracle of Life with Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami has been a Bhakti Yoga practitioner for more than 40 years, and is one of today's most beloved and respected spiritual teachers. He is a guide, community builder, activist, and acclaimed author. Rooted in his study of ancient India's mystic devotional, Radhanath's message is simple: by cultivating a genuine practice of service, we can become instruments of compassion and agents of sustainable change in the world.

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Nourishing Happiness in Our Hearts

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has just finished his annual German Retreat on "Nourishing Happiness in our Hearts" at the European Institute of Applied Buddhism. Listen to his full discourse here.

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The Ultimate Freedom

Mr. Iyengar performs a full series of asanas and shares his thoughts about yoga. This demonstration was recorded in Ann Arbor, Michigan during an Ann Arbor Y visit in 1976. Many consider this to be the best record of his work. Mr. Iyengar writes: "I still feel that this one is the best program of One hour duration both for learning and presenting the art in public and therefore, it should be popularized."

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Path of Freedom

In the harsh environment of a Rhode Island men's prison, a group of fifty inmates are transforming their lives through the practice of meditation. Path of Freedom follows former inmate Fleet Maull as he visits prison to share his strategies for surviving on the inside. The film offers a rare glimpse into the inner lives of men reaching for forgiveness, inner peace and freedom behind bars.

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Forest Man

Jadav “Molai” Payeng is an environmental activist and a member of the Mishing tribe from Jorhat, India. In 1979, when he was just 16, Payeng discovered a number of dead reptiles on a sandbar near his house--they had washed up during a flood and had died because of the lack of vegetation on the island. Over the next 30 years, Payeng planted trees on the sandbar, slowly transforming it into a sanctuary. Today, that sandbar has become a 1,360-acre forest (larger than NYC's Central Park). In Forest Man, Payeng takes us on a journey into his incredible forest.

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Love Everybody

'Love Everybody' tells the story of Krishnadas, a man who stands everyday for hours on end at Juhu Circle in Mumbai with a sign that says 'Apne dharm par chalo, sabse prem karo' - 'Follow your religion, Love everybody'.

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