AWAKEN is a Webby Honoree podcast about the dynamic path to enlightenment and what it means to “wake up.” Throughout the series we dive into the personal stories of guests who share how they’ve experienced a shift in their awareness, and as a result, their perspective on life.
Hosted by acclaimed musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson, the first season of AWAKEN uses artworks as a jumping off point for authors, artists, wisdom bearers, and Buddhist teachers to share their personal path to enlightenment. In ten episodes we dive into the personal stories of guests who share how they’ve experienced a shift in their awareness, and as a result, their perspective on life. From deep introspection to curious life-changing moments, awakening can take many forms, from the mundane to the sacred.
What is enlightenment? What does it mean to be truly awake? Are you awake? In this final episode, we will look back at highlights from all our guests and consider enlightenment with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Remarkable experiences can inspire, but without integration, they can also bring a sense of alienation. In this episode, we speak with Patricia James, steward of a sacred pipe and the religious ceremonies for which it is used.
Can letting go into death be the ultimate act of awakening? In this episode we explore how the process of dying can be an act of truly living with BJ Miller.
What is the ego, and what role might it play in the process of awakening? In this episode we ponder these questions with best-selling author, activist, and Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens.
Is it possible to bridge the sacred with everyday, ordinary life? In this episode, we speak with artist Tsherin Sherpa, whose work suggests that the sacred and mundane are not separate but inseparable.
The journey to enlightenment can be intimidating. Master birth doula and world-renowned wellness leader Latham Thomas discusses visualization as a tool for empowerment.
Tara Brach shares her own story of how her life took an unexpected turn, and how her spiritual journey led to one of radical acceptance and compassion.
What if enlightenment is not something to strive for, but an innate quality born to every human being? Alok Vaid-Menon challenges us to see the divine nature in every person.
