In this episode, we start with a selection of spiritual hip-hop, followed by Part 2 of Thich Nhat Hanh's dharma talk on love, suffering, and understanding. We end with some time for meditation to ambient music from Billow Observatory.
The Spiritual Dimension
Past Episodes
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 15
Aired: Monday, July 14, 2025
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 14
Aired: Monday, July 7, 2025
On this episode, we begin with an eclectic mix of spiritual music, followed by Part 1 of a talk from Thich Nhat Hanh, renowned Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Teacher. We end with some time for meditation to the music of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma & Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. Peace and Love!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 13
Aired: Monday, June 30, 2025
The Spirituality Mixtape Volume II - A full hour of spiritual music in a wide variety of genres, from folk to reggae to pop. Enjoy!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 12
Aired: Monday, June 23, 2025
In this episode, we begin with another selection of music featuring indigenous musicians, followed by Part 2 of Sherri Mitchell's talk from 2018 on her book "Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change." We end with some time for meditation to a track that includes excerpts from Ram Dass. Peace!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 11
Aired: Monday, June 16, 2025
On this episode, we listen to Part 1 of a talk by Sherri Mitchell given in 2018 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, ME. Sherri Mitchell - Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset - is a Penobscot lawyer, author, teacher and activist from Maine. Mitchell is the author of Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change. We kick things off with three selections of music featuring indigenous artists of various styles and backgrounds, and we end with the ambient music of Chihei Hatakeyama. Peace!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 10
Aired: Monday, June 9, 2025
On this episode, we listen to a talk given in 2023 by Dr. Lyla June Johnston, an indigenous artist, scholar, and activist. The show begins with a selection of music featuring indigenous artists of various styles and backgrounds, and it ends with time for meditation to the music of Tony Duncan. Enjoy!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 9
Aired: Monday, June 2, 2025
Native Wisdom and Teachings on "Civilization," or "What does it mean to be a human being?": Part 1
On this episode, we explore some of the teachings of American Indian activist, poet, and truth-teller, John Trudell and what it really means to be "civilized." Featuring indigenous artists and music.
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 8
Aired: Monday, May 26, 2025
Spirituality Mixtape Vol. 1 - If you associate "spiritual music" with religious music or New Age, this mixtape is designed to expand that definition much further to include Pop, R&B, Rock 'N Roll, Jazz, Experimental, and Folk. Enjoy!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 7
Aired: Monday, May 19, 2025
We begin with some spiritual R&B, followed by Part 4 of our exploration of Pema Chodron's audio book, Getting Unstuck. We end with a guided meditation from Jasmine Lamb, featuring musical accompaniment from R&B recording artist, Geminelle.
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 6
Aired: Monday, May 12, 2025
We begin with 6 pieces of Western Classical Music, followed by Part 3 of our series on Pema Chodron's audiobook "Getting Unstuck." Meditation accompaniment provided by Pauline Oliveros.