World Spirituality
Summary: Our planet is becoming a global village, yet enormous differences remain in culture and spiritual tradition-differences that lead to misunderstanding, hatred, and war. Exploring the unity within all cultures and faith traditions, Rev. Paul John Roach, a lifelong student and practitioner of many world spiritual teachings, guides us through the variety and differences, to the unity and common values shared by all the great religions. Come journey planet Earth's spiritual landscape with insight, humor, and practical advice for a safe and adventurous trip.
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Podcasts:
The first in a two-part series with Rev. Scott Schell on the theme of acceptance-what is it and how does it figure in world spirituality?
Planet Earth is one interconnected ecosystem. Today we explore deep ecology, its meaning and significance, and how different religions understand it. Martin Tull of the Northwest Earth Institute is this weeks guest.
The Tao Te Ching is 81 short chapters that have been called "the wisest book in the world." Peter Bolland, professor, musician, and Unity member, is my guest.
Exploring the meaning of India's great text, The Bhagavad Gita, and its universal significance for all people with Peter Bolland, professor, musician, and Unity minister.
Andrew Harvey, mystical scholar, Rumi translator and spiritual teacher, joins Rev. Paul John Roach to discuss his upcoming book, The Hope: The 7 Powers of Sacred Activism. In this third program, the final of the three-week series, we will be exploring the Sacred Body.
Andrew Harvey, mystical scholar, Rumi translator and spiritual teacher, joins Rev. Paul John Roach to discuss his upcoming book, The Hope: The 7 Powers of Sacred Activism. In this program, we will discuss the Dark Feminine: Embracing Chaos and Horror and the Dark Night of the Species.
Andrew Harvey, mystical scholar, Rumi translator and spiritual teacher, joins Rev. Paul John Roach to discuss his upcoming book, The Hope: The 7 Powers of Sacred Activism. This is the first of a three-week series with Harvey, and in this program, we will explore Sacred Activism: Taking Global Responsibility.
Manuel Alvear, an English teacher and poet, will be a featured guest with Rev. Paul John this week. He will share his favorite poems that inspire, uplift and heal.
How to maintain a spiritual practice in the hectic life of a house holder: Peter Rooney, a school teacher and long-time practioner of meditation, shares his insights.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian, the minister for the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, California, and active in the Parliament of the World's Religions, will discuss "Our Awakening World: What Is Our part in It?" She will focus on the influence of East/West and the influence of Eastern religions on New Thought, as well as her experiences with the Parliament of the World's Religions.
In this program we investigate the nuts and bolts of going on a spiritual pilgrimage. Joining the discussion will be Andrea Pinkham, who specializes in taking people on spiritual journeys to sacred places around the world.
John Kain, author of the new book, A Rare and Precious Thing: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Working With a Spiritual Teacher, will share his knowledge and understanding of ways to effectively benefit from a relationship with a spiritual teacher.
Today's guest is Roy Eugene Davis, spiritual teacher and disciple of the great Indian guru Paramhansa Yogananda. He will share his memories and insights and how the guru/disciple relationship can help us on the spiritual path.
Religion is often seen as a serious matter. Yet humor is also a powerful way to help move our awareness from head to heart. Come explore with me the great spiritual humorists of the world's faith traditions. My guest today is a fellow Unity.FM program host, Jim Gaither.
The old truism states that the only constant is change. Often we fear change because it threatens our seeming security. Yet change gives us new opportunities and new insight. See how religions handle the difficult yet universal subject of change.
