Recent Posts in ‘Spirituality’
Awakening to Your Highest Self: Roshi Bernie Glassman
In this interview, which was part of EnlightenNext’s ‘Awakening to Your Highest Self’ event, Andrew speaks with Roshi Bernie Glassman, world-renowned pioneer in the American Zen Movement and founder of Zen Peacemakers, about his relationship with his own teacher, Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Contrary to most traditional teacher/student relationships, rather than being taught to adhere to
AUDIO: ‘Divine Love’ – An Interview with Audrey Kitagawa
Audrey Kitagawa’s face shines with love and devotion when she speaks about her Japanese mentor and guru Flora Nomi, whom she refers to as Divine Mother. Audrey Kitagawa works as a full-time volunteer for the United Nations in the rescue and rehabilitation of child combatants forced to fight in civil wars and insurgencies throughout
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
AUDIO: ‘Going Out of Your Mind’ with Ed and Deb Shapiro
Andrew recently spoke with irreverant spiritual teachers Ed and Deb Shapiro on their radio show ‘Going Out of Your Mind’ about a variety of interesting topics including: the evolution of the guru-disciple relationship within a postmodern context, Andrew’s recent trips to India, their own experiences with some of their respective past gurus, the significance of
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
The Meaning of Your Life
The Huffington Post has recently launched a new platform called ‘TED Weekends’, to which Andrew recently contributed an article. For those of you unfamiliar with ‘TED Talks’—”riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world”—be sure to check out their website here. The ‘TED Weekends’ platform consists of a variety of contributors responding to
No Going Back: The Evolution of India
**Editor’s Note: The following is the final installment of a three-part series of articles written by Andrew Cohen during his recent trip to India. Read part one, ‘Overpopulation, Anxiety, and Enlightenment: The Changing Soul of Modern India,’ and part two, ‘The Spiritual Challenge for India’s Next Generation.’ Question: Some of India’s most popular spiritual
The Spiritual Challenge for India’s Next Generation
**Editor’s Note: The following is the second in a three-part series of articles written by Andrew Cohen during his recent trip to India about the significant spiritual and cultural changes that are occurring amidst India’s rapid modernization. Read part one—‘Overpopulation, Anxiety, and Enlightenment: The Changing Soul of Modern India’—here. Question: What do you feel
Beyond Limits Series: “I am not the body; I am the soul”
Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have been discontent to stay within the perceived limits of what’s possible. For thousands of years, inspired men and women have continually sought to go beyond limits in all areas of life—pushing into the edge of their physical, intellectual, spiritual and creative capacities. The result of these efforts
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
VIDEO: Father Thomas Keating
Saturday, November 10th at 2pm ET (USA), Andrew will be having a virtual dialogue with Father Thomas Keating about meditation. If you’re unfamiliar with Fr. Keating’s work, check out the following videos to get a greater sense of who this amazing man is who has made such a huge contribution to the Christian contemplative path
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
Exploring the Future of Religion
This is the second Guru & Pandit conversation that we’ve pulled from the archives in preparation for Andrew’s next virtual dialogue with integral philosopher Ken Wilber, taking place this Saturday, October 20th at 2pm ET (USA), where they’ll be discussing the nature of the soul. Register Here. If you want a sense of the profundity
AUDIO: Sexual Ethics
“Has ‘Sex’ replaced ‘God?’” “Is ‘free love’ really free?” “What is the right relationship to sexuality?” In gearing up for the newest Guru & Pandit dialogue between Andrew and integral philosopher Ken Wilber that’s happening this Saturday, Oct. 20th at 2pm ET (USA), we’re bringing you some of their best conversations – past and
Guru & Pandit: In Search of a New Moral Compass
For almost a decade, Andrew Cohen and integral philosopher Ken Wilber engaged in a series of cutting-edge, mind-expanding spiritual and philosophical investigations within the pages of EnlightenNext magazine. Over the past year, these dialogues have moved to the virtual realm with a series of online webcasts. In anticipation of their next conversation – which is
Peace Is Not the Answer
I’ve been thinking quite a lot lately about what spiritual development and spiritual attainment actually mean these days. What is the purpose of being on a spiritual path for the most progressive people on the planet today—those of us who have grown up in an environment of unprecedented wealth, education, and personal freedom? As a spiritual
Evidence for Reincarnation?
Anybody who doesn’t believe in reincarnation should check this out! Andrew will be speaking with integral philosopher Ken Wilber about the nature of the soul, including a discussion on reincarnation, in a free webcast on October 20th at 2pm ET (USA). Register here.
Spiritual Illumination in an Evolving Universe
This past February, Andrew launched the Indian version of his new book, Evolutionary Enlightenment. In a recent interview by a Pune, India-based newspaper, the Sakaal Times, he spoke about the book and what he was trying to convey with it. You can read the full interview here. Question: Can you tell us about your new
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, founder of EnlightenNext, and the author of 
