Posts tagged ‘Andrew Cohen’
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
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
VIDEO: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows
We’re excited to launch the pilot episode of a new video platform called ACTV: Interviews & Dialogues with Andrew Cohen, that we are currently developing and seeking sponsorship for. The series will feature video interviews and dialogues with Andrew and a wide variety of leading thinkers–scientists, mystics, philosophers, artists, academics, theologians–exploring everything from the future
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.
Evolutionary Voters 2012
The Evolutionary Leaders Circle, of which Andrew is a part, is dedicated to “collectively inspire, support and serve conscious evolution.” One of the initiatives that they’ve started, leading up to the U.S. Presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 6th, is called Evolutionary Voters 2012, a non-partisan campaign organized around raising awareness of the value and importance
Put Yourself in God’s Position
The whole idea behind evolutionary enlightenment is to become a liberated human being who is a real player in the life process. Because it is only in and through individuals who are real players—who have awakened to what an extraordinary privilege it is to be one of the luckiest people to have ever been born—that
AUDIO: Cultivating the Soul
“What is the nature of the soul?” “Is it inherently good?” “How do we cultivate it?” This past Sunday, Andrew Cohen was interviewed live via webcast by his friend and colleague, integral philosopher Steve McIntosh. During the interview, the two explored a topic that has intrigued philosophers and mystics for ages: “What is the
Consciousness & Development 2.0
Andrew was recently featured in the biannual, peer-reviewed Spanda Journal, which is published by the Spanda Foundation, a transnational non-profit NGO dedicated to catalyzing “long-term systemic change in the areas of culture, education, health, the environment and research.” Andrew’s work appeared twice in their most recent edition, which is titled Consciousness & Development 2.0. The
A New Kind of Human Being
In recent years, the term “emergence” has become popular among scientists to describe the seemingly inexplicable leaps that occur in the evolutionary process when greater complexity bursts forth from lesser complexity. For example, the material universe miraculously burst forth from primordial emptiness. Something came from nothing. That’s emergence. Approximately 3.8 billion years ago, biological life
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
What Did You Learn from Your Teacher?
Andrew Cohen has a special connection to India. It was the place where he met his last teacher, H.W.L. Poonja, and where he became a teacher himself. Andrew recently told the Sakaal Times about his relationship with Poonja during an interview he conducted via email. You can read the full interview here. Question: We believe
How Do You Handle Skepticism?
During his current tour of India, Andrew was interviewed by a Pune-based newspaper, The Sakaal Times. You can read the full interview here. Question: Why is there so much skepticism about spiritual masters in the U.S.? How do you handle people who do not believe you? Answer: There is much skepticism in the West for
Andrew in India
Andrew is currently traveling throughout India (Sep.14th-23rd) giving talks and leading retreats in various cities throughout the country. You can follow along at Andrew’s Facebook page where he’s publishing daily photos and updates from the trip, like the ones below! India: Day 1 – Bangalore India: Day 2 – Mumbai India:
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, founder of EnlightenNext, and the author of 
