How Love Resonates
The singer/songwriter and a meditation teacher consider creativity as an expression of love in our relationship with ourselves, with others, and with life itself. 
Christine Sun Kim: The World Is Sound
Artist Christine Sun Kim discusses her newest series The Sound Of.
Brainwave Perception with Heather Berlin
The neuroscientist discusses why our brains allow us to comprehend our place in the universe with actor Zachary Quinto.
Brainwave with Scott Weems
The neuroscientist discusses the Stroop Test with The New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff.
Zachary Quinto
The actor reflects on the poet Rumi and the importance of vulnerability.
Peter Brook on Wisdom
Peter Brook gave a thoughtful introduction before the screening of his film, Meetings with Remarkable Men.
Introduction to Buddhism, Part 1
Part one of a two-part course that addresses two major themes of Buddhism: individual liberation and social transformation.
Introduction to Buddhism, Part 2
Learn basic meditation techniques and uncover Buddhist principles.
What is your Sacred Space?
View some of the 8,000 very personal, often moving notes left by visitors to Sacred Spaces.
Laurie Anderson + Gavin Schmidt
Artist Laurie Anderson and climatologist Gavin Schmidt discuss climate change.
Damien Echols + Sensei T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki
An excerpt from the on-stage conversation series Karma: Cause, Effect, and the Illusion of Fate.
Dan Harris + Sam Harris
Meditator and author Dan Harris and renowned sceptic Sam Harris discuss his new exploration of spirituality.
Karma: Eddie Stern + Chris Martin
The Coldplay frontman on Karma: Cause, Effect, and the Illusion of Fate.
Pauline Oliveros
A conversation about the power of listening and how it relates to consciousness.
Mindfulness at Work
Explore the benefits of mindfulness, happiness, and focused engagement in the workplace.
On Meditation: The Mogul
Can meditation can help you live a calmer, healthier, more mindful, spiritual, and successful life?
On Meditation: The Zen Teacher
A Zen teacher and a neuroscientist on the particular world view of the Zen Buddhist.
On Meditation: The TM Teacher
A discussion about the psycho-physical effects of meditation practice.

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