Wonder And Awe

"Professor Mark Unno's interests lie in Medieval Japanese Buddhism, specifically in the relation between intellectual history and social practices. He also researches and has published in the areas of modern Japanese religious thought, comparative religion, and Buddhism and psychotherpay. He is the author of Shingon Refractions: Myoe and the Mantra of Light, an study and translation of the medieval Japanese ritual practice of the Mantra of Light. He is also the translator of Hayao Kawai, The Buddhist Priest Myoe-A Life of Dreams (Lapis Press, 1992) and author of over a dozen articles in English and Japanese including: ""Questions in the Making - A Review Essay on Zen Buddhist Ethics in the Context of Buddhist and Comparative Ethics,"" Journal of Religious Ethics (Fall 1999); ""Myoe Koben and the Komyo Shingon dosha kanjinki: The Ritual of Sand and the Mantra of Light,"" study and translation, in Re-visioning ""Kamakura"" Buddhism, edited by Richard Payne (Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1998); and ""Divine Madness-Exploring the Boundaries of Modern Japanese Religion,"" Zen Buddhism Today 10.

Enjoy this philosophical discussion with Professor Unno and Louie Schwartzberg as they examine the meaning of wonder and awe."

The Reverend Alicia Roxanne Forde serves with the Unitarian Universalist Association as the Director of the International Office. She is a graduate of The Iliff School of Theology and currently lives in Longmont, Colorado. Alicia was born and spent her formative years in Trinidad and Tobago. She identifies as an African descent queer, cis-gender female with deep roots in Tobago. She considers herself bi-cultural and is grateful that her formative years enabled her to cultivate a global perspective. Alicia is a certified Spiritual Director and has a strong interest in health and wellness.

In this episode, Louie and Rev. Forde examine in the definition of words we use everyday - beauty, wonder, gratitude, awe - which may deepen our practice and help us to become more present and full of joy, peace and awareness.

Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

Combining a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine, Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, where he also holds the Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Rheumatology, and is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine. Graduates serve as directors of integrative medicine programs throughout the United States, and through its fellowship, the Center is now training doctors and nurse practitioners around the world.

Dr. Weil is an internationally recognized expert for his views on leading a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of medicine and health care.

In this episode, Louie and Andy recall how the Fantastic Fungi journey began, and why gratitude, wonder and awe are so essential to our future.

Deepa Gulrukh Patel is a Sufi teacher in the Inayati Order, which she also serves in her capacity as International Coordinator and Executive Director for the Zenith Institute, a four-week Sufi meditation camp in the Swiss Alps, where she guides retreats for young adults. She is also the Chair of Tamasha Theatre Company and the Loss Foundation, a bereavement support service for people who have lost loved ones to cancer. Her past roles have included being a music education producer for the BBC, a campaigner on HIV/AIDS for Action Aid, and Managing Director of Creative Partnerships (a national UK Government Initiative on creativity in schools). She currently facilitates programs for organizations globally on the art of collaboration, conversation and contemplation.

Brother David Steindl-Rast — 96 year-old author, scholar, and Benedictine monk — is beloved the world over for his enduring message about gratefulness as the true source of lasting happiness. Known to many as the "grandfather of gratitude," Br. David has been a source of inspiration and spiritual friendship to countless leaders and luminaries around the world including Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, and more. He has been one of the most important figures in the modern interfaith dialogue movement, and has taught with thought-leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Jack Kornfield, and Roshi Joan Halifax. His wisdom has been featured in recent interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Krista Tippett, and Tami Simon and his TED talk has been viewed almost 10,000,000 times.

In this delightful episode, Louie and Br. David share intimate stories, explore true miracles that surround us every day, and share a long history of friendship with us.

Koya Webb is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, celebrity holistic health coach, author, speaker, and vegan activist whose core mission is to promote daily self-care, oneness and eco friendly living to combat some of the world's biggest challenges including mental health, social injustices and global warming.

Inspiring millions of lives, Koya is the founder of Get Loved Up, an international lifestyle community and Yoga School that promotes mental, spiritual and physical health. She is also the author of LET YOUR FEARS MAKE YOU FIERCE: How to Turn Common Obstacles into Seeds for Growth, which addresses daily self assessment and mindfulness, understanding how to make fear your friend, and using the power of holistic health to heal.

As a former competitive track and field athlete training for the Olympics, Koya first got introduced to yoga after a debilitating track injury.

In this episode, Louie and Koya discuss holistic approaches to wonder & awe, and how both can infuse their way into the smallest of habits to help improve our sprits.... right now.

Singer Snow Raven grew up in a remote tribe in Arctic Siberia. She has performed for SXSW and has appeared on America's Got Talent, enchanting audiences with her extraordinary talents from her ancestors. Snow Raven hopes to heal people through her music-- combining traditional songs, shamanistic rituals from her tribe, and animal noises.

In this episode, Louie discusses the role of wonder and awe in the songwriter's process and we hear two examples of her magical talent.

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Louie and Anna Bjurstam embark on a conversation about personal health, growth, wellness, and healing. Bjurstam is a wellness pioneer and Founding Board Member of the Global Wellness Summit. Bjurstam has a Masters in Finance and a passion for quantum physics and science. She has been leading the wellness industry for the last 25 years as a shaman, independent consultant, and Vice President of Six Senses Spas

Join Wonder & Awe as Louie Schwartzberg sits down for a chat with Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer. Schwartzberg and Stirling have worked together on projects before. The two will delve into topics like grief, pain, healing, energy, artistry, and creative flow.