Recent Posts in ‘Consciousness’
Why the World Needs More Spiritual Heroes
Here’s a published dialogue that I did with my friend Deepak Chopra in which we discuss the challenges of standing up for Spirit in a secular culture. Enjoy! __________________________________ ANDREW COHEN: What I wanted to speak with you about, Deepak, is what it really means to be a spiritual hero. This is kind of a
Erasing Death: Dr. Sam Pernia makes a scientific case for consciousness on NPR
I recently listened to an amazing interview on NPR’s Fresh Air with Dr. Sam Parnia, a critical care doctor and director of resuscitation research at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine about his new book, Erasing Death: The Science That is Rewriting the Boundaries Between Life and Death. This is one of the most
Carnism in the UK
I just got back from the UK where the big news story over the past week has been the public outrage about the fact that horse meat has been found masquerading as beef in a lot of their frozen foods, like lasagna, pizza, spaghetti sauce, etc. I find this to be a very ironic example
If You’re Conscious, How Can You Die?
In this classic interview from EnlightenNext magazine, Andrew interviews modern-day Taoist wizard, Peter Ragnar and the two discuss Ragnar’s hypothesis that the only thing fundamentally limiting human beings in any way—including our mortality—is the belief in limitation. Andrew once described Ragnar as a possible answer to the question of what someone like Anthony Robbins or
A Friend You’ll Never See
I recently read an excerpt from the controversial number one bestseller Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey Into the Afterlife by Dr. Eben Alexander in Newsweek magazine. In it he describes, with a powerful self-confidence, a dramatic near-death experience that occurred after suffering from an extreme form of meningitis. Apparently, within hours of coming down
Audio: Interview with Marilyn Hamilton of ‘Integral City’
During his recent trip to Vancouver, Andrew was interviewed by Dr. Marilyn Hamilton, founder of Integral City Meshworks Inc. and author of Integral City: Evolutionary Intelligences for the Human Hive. Some of the questions answered by Andrew include: When did evolution start to inform your views of enlightenment? Why is the speed of change impacting
2013, Or What to Do When the Apocalypse Doesn’t Arrive
I recently published a post titled, “The World is Getting Worse (And Other Lies)” in which I shared some inspiring data and anecdotes that have helped me to embrace what I consider to be “The Good News of Progress.” What does that mean? In short, the world is getting better—not worse, as many often suggest
How a New World is Born
The ultimate spiritual revelation is that there is no other. There is only One. When any individual goes very deep into a meditative state, momentarily transcending the separate self-sense or narcissistic ego, this profound singularity at the level of consciousness itself is what he or she will find. There is an uncontainable thrill in those
Should Germany Save the World?
For those of us who are committed to creating a better world how do we respond to the evil and heinous acts of our violent past? I just got back from Germany where, being Jewish, I always find this question to be particularly relevant. I was born into a secular Jewish family fifty-seven years ago.
Beyond Limits: “A Portal Through the Pain”
While we usually think of going beyond limits as something reserved for elite athletes performing feats of physical daring, the courageous spirit and self-determination that make such deeds possible can be found in individuals from all walks of life and in every scenario that tests the strength of the human soul. The following story is
AUDIO: ‘A Guide to Freedom’ – Discovering the True Purpose of Meditation
For some individuals who are interested in evolutionary spirituality and ‘getting things done’ in the world, the perennial spiritual practice of meditation can seem like an unnecessary burden that only hinders our deeper engagement with life. After all, why waste time sitting still and doing nothing when you can be out changing the world for
The Apocalypse May Already Be Here, or. . . “Something Is Rotten in the State of Denmark”
Many people are concerned about terrible fates that await us in the not-too-distant future. Some believe that in December 2012, the world will come to an end. Others point to the near and present dangers of climate change, overpopulation, environmental degradation, and nuclear war in the Middle East, to name just a few.
A Different Kind of Marathon
For the past three years, EnlightenNext has organized a world-wide Meditation Marathon where individuals from all over the planet join together for up to 24 hours of meditation. What began as a fundraising initiative has evolved into an amazing global celebration of Spirit. “What would compel someone to dedicate 24 hours to being still and
Overpopulation, Anxiety, and Enlightenment: The Changing Soul of Modern India
**Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a three-part series of articles written by Andrew Cohen during his recent trip to India. Presented in Q&A format, they include Cohen’s reflections on the significant spiritual and cultural changes that are occurring amidst India’s rapid modernization. Question: How has India changed over the years since
AUDIO: Father Thomas Keating
Below is the audio from Andrew’s recent dialogue with Father Thomas Keating on meditation: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] To download the full audio recording, right-click here and select “Save link as.” The dialogue between Andrew and Father Thomas kicked off a month-long global celebration of spirit that will culminate with the
VIDEO: Evolution from the Inside Out
When most people think of evolution, they think of the growth and development of the exterior dimensions of reality—the biological evolution of natural species, the development of the cosmos from the Big Bang to the present, or the rapidly accelerating advancement of technology. But much less often spoken about is the evolution of our interiors—of
Road to the Apocalypse: Series
With all of the talk about December 21, 2012 heralding a major change for the world – whether that be the final Apocalypse that will result in the end of humanity or a great global shift of consciousness that will usher in an era of unprecedented peace – it seemed to be the ideal time
AUDIO: The Nature of the Soul
Below is the audio from Andrew’s recent Guru and Pandit dialogue with Ken Wilber on the nature of the soul: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] To download the full audio recording, right-click here and select “Save link as” If you’d like to learn more about Andrew’s work, I highly recommend
In Defense of the Soul
In her new romantic comedy, 2 Days in New York, musician, actress, and screenwriter Julie Delpy proclaims, “You know why I don’t believe in the soul? Because the soul would probably mean an afterlife. And if there was something, my (late) mom would have tried to communicate with me somehow . . .” Then she
AUDIO: The Potentials and Pitfalls of Being an Individual
“Do we need to get rid of the ego to be enlightened?” “Does our personal uniqueness matter?” “Is it possible to surrender to Spirit and maintain our autonomy?” In tomorrow’s Guru & Pandit broadcast, Andrew and Ken will engage in a thrilling discussion on the nature of soul. Register Here. If you’d
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, founder of EnlightenNext, and the author of 
