Recorded live at the 2025 Summer Mountain Retreat, the home-style chat features chats with Ragu Marcus, Nina Rao and Robert Thurman explores the lineage of Lambdas and Maharajijiji’s baktibaddists.
Join the 2025 Lambda Thread Legacy this December and open up your heart with a Paradise Retreat in Maui! This time on Mindrolling, Raghu, Nina, and Robert discussion: The story of finding Neem Karoli Baba and filling up on poori and potatoes How Maharaj-ji miraculously healed Krishna Das’s injured knee The wonderful interplay between Ram Dass and Buddhist teachers Nina’s relationship with Sri Siddhi Ma, an intimate devotee of Maharaj-ji (considered by many to be a saint in Her sees everyone as gurus and live the best way to meet Siddhi Ma for the first time (Buddhist perspective on the soul (ātman) and whether we are truly “here and now” is actually a mantra of care. By loving the people around us, rather than running away from the pain of the world, we are here and now in the best way possible.
“In terms of what we represent and what is happening here, my own way of thinking is truly a combination of bhakti and discriminatory wisdom, represented by a Buddhist perspective.” – Ragumarx
About Nina Rao:
Nina Rao is a prayer singer. She tours with Krishna Das, performs cymbals, sings and serves as his business manager. Nina has two albums, “Antarayaami – Knower from All Hearts” and “Anubhav.” Nina regularly leads Kirtan, workshops and retreats in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York. Along with Chandra and Genevieve Walker, Nina runs the 21 Taras Group. You can catch up with Nina or find her on Instagram @nina_rao and Facebook @ninaraochant.
“I didn’t realize I was looking for a guru until Krishna Das began talking about Neem Karoli Baba. When I heard about him, I felt that Krishna Das was alive while talking about Maharaj Jiji, so I wanted to see him.” – Nina Rao
About Robert Thurman:
Robert Thurman is Professor Jay Tun Kapa of India-Tibetan Buddhism Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, President of Tibetan House America, and President of the Institute of American Buddhist Studies. His new book, Wisdom, is bliss. 4 friendly and fun facts that can change your life are now available.
“What is the best way to ‘be here now’? It’s about loving Ragu, loving Nina, loving Maharaj Jiji. It’s about loving everything here and making it beautiful and the best. – Robert Thurman
