In this episode, recorded over a decade ago, Jeff Carreira speaks with the biographer Robert Richardson, who died last month. In this conversation he discusses his writings on Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and William James. Richardson devoted 10 years to researching and writing each of these three biographies and each presents a detailed picture that brings the personalities of these men and their achievements vividly to life. In the wake of his recent passing, we want to honor Robert D. Richardson by offering this interview for you to listen to and enjoy.

Spiritual Illuminations with Jeff Carreira

Robert D. Richardson – “Ralph Waldo Emerson and William James”

In this episode, Jeff Carreira speaks with Peter Connor. Peter is a futures trader, spiritual adept and optimal performance coach, who recognizes that our current economic system is inadequate. As this fascinating conversation unfolds, Peter ... Read More

Peter Connor – “Economic Reorganization and the Value of Being Human”

In this episode, Jeff Carreira speaks with author, Reggie Walker about his book 'Life Is Funny but It Ain’t No Joke: A Journey of Awakening Through Wisdom Sayings'.

Reggie Walker – “Life’s Funny But It Ain’t No Joke”

In this seminar recording with Jeff Carreira, you will learn how a paradigm works by exploring some of the ways that you have been worlded to experience reality in particular ways. Those of us who ... Read More

“Paradigm Shifting and the Practice of ReWorlding”

In this seminar Jeff Carreira encourages you to let go of all your ideas about the future and open to the possibility of radical and total freedom NOW! You will discover that surrender is the only spiritual practice there is. And that the essential key to an awakened life is embracing exactly the way things already are.

“Beyond The Myth of Waking Up: How to give up the future and step into reality”

In this workshop, we will explore the energy of transformation that is abounding right now. We will harness the power of immediate possibility to envision, and even more importantly begin, a new life together.

“Embracing the Opportunity of Unprecedented Times” A Life Re-Visioning Workshop

This seminar is designed for those of us who have spent months, years and even decades doing spiritual work and developing our inner self. Perhaps without realizing it, we have been cultivating the qualities of an open heart and an open mind that is exactly what is needed now. In short, we were training for a moment like this.

“Opening Our Hearts to the Challenge of Crisis”

In this seminar you will discover the central role that artistic endeavors have always played in shaping human culture and you will undoubtedly see yourself as an artist in ways you never imagined.

“Art and the Evolution of Human Culture”

In this teaching given during a recent meditation retreat, Jeff Carreira describes five inner attitudes and qualities of consciousness - stillness, emptiness, generosity, timelessness, selflessness and not knowing - that creates the space around our practice that allow miracles to happen both during meditation and in our lives.

“Adding Dimensionality to your Meditation Practice”

In this teaching given during a recent meditation retreat, Jeff Carreira shares three powerful insights that will have a profound impact on your practice and your journey to awakening.

“Three Golden Nuggets of Meditation”

In this teaching given at the start of a recent meditation retreat, Jeff Carreira shares essential guidance for the meditation instructions that he calls The Practice No Problem.

“Trusting in the Miracle of Existence”

In this teaching given during a recent retreat, Jeff Carreira shares his thoughts about the role of spiritual practice in these times, and how we might move beyond the challenges circumstances humanity currently finds itself ... Read More

“Spiritual Work and The Challenge of Our Times”

In this dialog singer songwriter and kirtan musician, David Newman speaks with Jeff Carreira about his inner relationship with his guru, – the late Neem Karoli Baba and how he went from law school, to ... Read More

David Newman – “Bhakti, Love and Awakening”

In this lecture you will explore what it means to experience beyond the human perspective and why it is crucial to the future that we do.

“Timothy Morton and Reality Beyond the Human Perspective”

In this lecture you will learn about the nature of Romantic Revolutions and explore the similarities between the English poets of the 18th Century, the Transcendentalists of the 19th Century, the hippies of the 1960’s and Hipsters of today. You will see that the original romantic movement is still alive and well even if it periodically goes underground for a time.

“Hippies, Hipsters and other Romantic Revolutionaries”

Join spiritual teacher Jeff Carreira each week to explore mind-bending philosophical conceptions and profound spiritual insights. This podcast features interviews with some of the most innovative thinkers of our time as well as spiritual teachings from Jeff that explore the miracle of meditation and the journey of awakening. More at jeffcarreira.com

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Spiritual Illuminations with Jeff Carreira

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