Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg Ep. 239 – Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus
May 6, 2024
Sharon Salzberg chats with Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus about transitioning from self-preoccupation to self-love and service. They discuss childhood stories, encounters with spiritual figures, cultivating unconditionality, and a guided meditation by Ram Dass on Loving Awareness.
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Self-Preoccupation vs. Self-Love
- Sharon Salzberg distinguishes self-preoccupation from self-love.
- Self-preoccupation stems from depletion, while self-love is compassionate.
Family Healing
- Raghu Markus recounts how Neem Karoli Baba healed his family, especially his father's PTSD and mother's depression.
- Maharaj-ji instructed Raghu to give his father LSD in Varanasi, leading to a transformative experience.
Finding Ram Dass
- Duncan, raised by his mom, found Ram Dass through his book Be Here Now.
- Depressed and struggling, Duncan had a transformative virtual meeting with Ram Dass, who became his guru.