Religious studies professor Vanessa R. Sasson combines the spirit of fiction with Indian mythology and in-depth academic research to present the evocative story of the Buddha from the perspective of a forgotten woman: Yasodhara, the Buddha’s wife.

Yasodhara and the Buddha with Vanessa R. Sasson

Our planet is becoming a global village, yet enormous differences remain in culture and spiritual tradition—differences that can lead to misunderstanding, hatred, and war. Host Paul John Roach and his guests explore the unity and common values shared within all cultures and faith traditions.

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Hear from Unity minister, author, and spiritual coach Victoria Loveland-Coen about her book Breakthrough!

Breakthrough! A Complete Guide for Getting Unstuck and Realizing Your Dreams

Discover the curanderismo guide to shape-shifting, journeying, and connecting with animal allies with shaman and author Erika Buenaflor, J.D.

Animal Medicine

Paul’s wife Wendy joins him to discuss his new book on world religions and spirituality, which will be published by Unity Books in December.

Unity and World Religions

Discover how to use the eight ancient principles of yoga to create a modern and meaningful life with yoga and meditation teacher Kori Hahn.

Rituals of the Soul with Kori Hahn

Edward Bruce Bynum, Ph.D., discusses his latest book, Our African Unconscious: The Black Origins of Mysticism and Psychology. Bynum is the author of several books of poetry and the winner of the national Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award for Chronicles of the Pig & Other Delusions. He is also the recipient of the Abraham Maslow Award from the American Psychological Association.

Yasodhara and the Buddha with Vanessa R. Sasson

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