Philip Goldberg
@philipgoldberg.bsky.social
Author of many books, public speaker, essayist, focusing on practical spirituality and the integration of east and west.
I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. But intentions are another matter. Read about the concept of sankalpa in my Substack: philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/maybe-inte...
Maybe Intention Instead of Resolution
Setting the GPS for the 2026 Journey
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January 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. But intentions are another matter. Read about the concept of sankalpa in my Substack: philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/maybe-inte...
Every Christmas, I publish some version of this personal reflection. It hasn't felt old yet.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GURU JESUS
A Christmas Tribute
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December 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Every Christmas, I publish some version of this personal reflection. It hasn't felt old yet.
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Just in time for Christmas, a Spirit Matters conversation about St. Francis of Assisi. My guest is Craig Bullock (Isha Das), Spiritual Director of the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY. We talked about what we can learn from the spiritual journey of St. Francis. mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg - Mind Body Spirit.fm
Podcast by Philip Goldberg. Indian Spirituality. Yogananda. Spiritual counselor. World's spiritual traditions. World religions.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Just in time for Christmas, a Spirit Matters conversation about St. Francis of Assisi. My guest is Craig Bullock (Isha Das), Spiritual Director of the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY. We talked about what we can learn from the spiritual journey of St. Francis. mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Happy Solstice. Here's my seasonal offering: some great Christmas songs. Enjoy. Happy Merry. philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/tis-the-se...
'Tis the Season for Music
A Pot Pourri of Exquisite Christmas Songs
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December 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy Solstice. Here's my seasonal offering: some great Christmas songs. Enjoy. Happy Merry. philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/tis-the-se...
Some holiday season thoughts about the immense spiritual value of doubt and the questioning of dogma. We should all be heretics. I look forward to your comments.
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Hooray for Heresy
On the Benefit of Doubt
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December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Some holiday season thoughts about the immense spiritual value of doubt and the questioning of dogma. We should all be heretics. I look forward to your comments.
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My recent talk on karma at the Vedanta Society of New York is now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3uA...
Karma: What It Is, What It’s Not, Why It Is Important To Understand | Philip Goldberg
YouTube video by Vedanta Society of New York
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December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My recent talk on karma at the Vedanta Society of New York is now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3uA...
Spent a few days in New York last weekend and was moved to post this on my Substack. philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/a-sublime-...
A Sublime Bite of the Apple
Thoughts on a Weekend Jaunt to New York
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December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Spent a few days in New York last weekend and was moved to post this on my Substack. philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/a-sublime-...
Enjoy the latest episode of my Spirit Matters podcast. I had the pleasure (not for the first time) of interviewing bestselling author and premier poet/essayist/teacher, Mark Nepo. This time we focused on his new book, The Fifth Season. Listen on the show's homepage: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg - Mind Body Spirit.fm
Podcast by Philip Goldberg. Indian Spirituality. Yogananda. Spiritual counselor. World's spiritual traditions. World religions.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Enjoy the latest episode of my Spirit Matters podcast. I had the pleasure (not for the first time) of interviewing bestselling author and premier poet/essayist/teacher, Mark Nepo. This time we focused on his new book, The Fifth Season. Listen on the show's homepage: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
My e-course for Spirituality & Practice is NOT starting this week. Because of scheduling conflicts, it has been postponed till March. Specifically, March 23 - April 17. Info and registration here:
www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/cou...
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Understanding Karma to Create a Desirable Future by Philip Goldberg | E-Course | Spirituality & Practice
NEW DATES! (March 23 - April 17) Discover how thoughtful action, intention, and awareness can shape a more harmonious and meaningful karmic future.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
My e-course for Spirituality & Practice is NOT starting this week. Because of scheduling conflicts, it has been postponed till March. Specifically, March 23 - April 17. Info and registration here:
www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/cou...
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If you're going to be in New York City on Saturday, consider coming to my talk on karma and book signing for "Karmic Relief." Location: Tibet House, 22 W. 15th St. Time: 1:00 to 3:00. IT'S FREE.
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Book Signing | Karmic Relief: Everything We Need to Know About Karma |
Saturday December 6th, 2025 1pm - 3pm ET In-Person | FREE The word karma has become entrenched in the national vocabulary; it shows up everywhere from news reports to pop lyrics as shorthand for some...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you're going to be in New York City on Saturday, consider coming to my talk on karma and book signing for "Karmic Relief." Location: Tibet House, 22 W. 15th St. Time: 1:00 to 3:00. IT'S FREE.
Info here: shop.thus.org/products/boo...
Info here: shop.thus.org/products/boo...
Still time to register for my e-course on karma for Spirituality & Practice. 12 e-mailed lessons (3 per week) starting 12/8. Details and registration: www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/cou...
Understanding Karma to Create a Desirable Future by Philip Goldberg | E-Course | Spirituality & Practice
(Dec. 8, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026) Discover how thoughtful action, intention, and awareness can shape a more harmonious and meaningful karmic future.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Still time to register for my e-course on karma for Spirituality & Practice. 12 e-mailed lessons (3 per week) starting 12/8. Details and registration: www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/cou...
My interview with Tirzah Firestone, a Jungian psychotherapist and rabbi, known for her work on Kabbalah, comparative mysticism, depth psychology, the feminine wisdom tradition in Judaism, and intergenerational trauma healing. Listen at the show's homepage: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My interview with Tirzah Firestone, a Jungian psychotherapist and rabbi, known for her work on Kabbalah, comparative mysticism, depth psychology, the feminine wisdom tradition in Judaism, and intergenerational trauma healing. Listen at the show's homepage: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
If the MAGA cult can be compared to spiritual cults, I think there are signs of it cracking. philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/cracks-in-...
Cracks in the MAGA Cult
Signs of Light Getting Through
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November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If the MAGA cult can be compared to spiritual cults, I think there are signs of it cracking. philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/cracks-in-...
Join me for an e-course about karma for Spirituality & Practice. NOT via Zoom. You'll get 3 e-mail lessons a week from 12/1 to 12/26. Each one will include practices. Plus an online Practice Circle for sharing, and one live Zoom meeting. Details: www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/cou...
Understanding Karma to Create a Desirable Future by Philip Goldberg | E-Course | Spirituality & Practice
(Dec. 1 - Dec. 26) Discover how thoughtful action, intention, and awareness can shape a more harmonious and meaningful karmic future.
www.spiritualityandpractice.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Join me for an e-course about karma for Spirituality & Practice. NOT via Zoom. You'll get 3 e-mail lessons a week from 12/1 to 12/26. Each one will include practices. Plus an online Practice Circle for sharing, and one live Zoom meeting. Details: www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/cou...
The latest Spirit Matters interview is with Rodger Kamenetz, author of the bestselling The Jew in the Lotus and his latest book, Seeing Into the Life of Things, which is about the use of imagination in the spiritual life. We spoke mainly about that book. Enjoy. mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
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Podcasts about spirituality, health, wellness, personal growth, self care, mental health, metaphysics, angels, medium, and life after death
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The latest Spirit Matters interview is with Rodger Kamenetz, author of the bestselling The Jew in the Lotus and his latest book, Seeing Into the Life of Things, which is about the use of imagination in the spiritual life. We spoke mainly about that book. Enjoy. mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Do the election results signal a shift in our collective karma? Reflections on that question on my Substack: philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/election-d...
Election Day and Our Collective Karma
Signs of Light in the Darkness
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November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Do the election results signal a shift in our collective karma? Reflections on that question on my Substack: philipgoldberg.substack.com/p/election-d...
Join me for a discussion of karma and my book, "Karmic Relief," in this free webinar, Sunday 11/9, noon ET. tinyurl.com/3kes8y2k
Karmic Relief: Harnessing Karma for a Joyful, Meaningful Life
Join this webinar to truly understand karma—its Vedic roots, modern meanings, and practical ways to apply it for joy, healing, and mindful life choices.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Join me for a discussion of karma and my book, "Karmic Relief," in this free webinar, Sunday 11/9, noon ET. tinyurl.com/3kes8y2k
The latest Spirit Matters episode is with Professor Stephen Post, a scholar of altruism, love, compassion, and the science of giving. We talked about his research and his new book, Pure Unlimited Love, and other topics that couldn’t be more relevant today.
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Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg - Mind Body Spirit.fm
Podcast by Philip Goldberg. Indian Spirituality. Yogananda. Spiritual counselor. World's spiritual traditions. World religions.
mindbodyspirit.fm
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The latest Spirit Matters episode is with Professor Stephen Post, a scholar of altruism, love, compassion, and the science of giving. We talked about his research and his new book, Pure Unlimited Love, and other topics that couldn’t be more relevant today.
mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
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I discuss karma and my book, Karmic Relief, with old friend and fellow spiritual explorer, Dean Sluyter, with his Monday meditation group. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXHZ...
Philip Goldberg on the True Meaning of Karma
YouTube video by Dean Sluyter
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October 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I discuss karma and my book, Karmic Relief, with old friend and fellow spiritual explorer, Dean Sluyter, with his Monday meditation group. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXHZ...
I was interviewed by the always-astute Laurel Trujillo on "The Yoga Hour," about karma and "Karmic Relief." It's a good one.
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Write the Script for Your Future — The Yoga Hour
Learn how every choice you make can plant seeds of peace, purpose, and joy—for yourself and the world. Philip Goldberg, author of Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I was interviewed by the always-astute Laurel Trujillo on "The Yoga Hour," about karma and "Karmic Relief." It's a good one.
www.theyogahour.com/episodes/wri...
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Listen to me being interviewed on my own podcast by the wise and witty Beryl Bender. All about karma and my new book. Beryl asks great questions and makes brilliant comments. Atop the show's website: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg - Mind Body Spirit.fm
Podcast by Philip Goldberg. Indian Spirituality. Yogananda. Spiritual counselor. World's spiritual traditions. World religions.
mindbodyspirit.fm
October 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Listen to me being interviewed on my own podcast by the wise and witty Beryl Bender. All about karma and my new book. Beryl asks great questions and makes brilliant comments. Atop the show's website: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Yesterday was official publication day for my new book, Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life. Everything you want to know about karma. Available at all the usual booksellers. Here's Amazon. www.amazon.com/Karmic-Relie...
Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life
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October 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Yesterday was official publication day for my new book, Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life. Everything you want to know about karma. Available at all the usual booksellers. Here's Amazon. www.amazon.com/Karmic-Relie...
I'm delighted to be mentioned on the cover of Spirituality & Health featuring my friend Andrew Harvey in all his splendor. They excerpted a section of my new book, "Karmic Relief," on the importance of learning the right lessons when bad karma erupts.
October 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I'm delighted to be mentioned on the cover of Spirituality & Health featuring my friend Andrew Harvey in all his splendor. They excerpted a section of my new book, "Karmic Relief," on the importance of learning the right lessons when bad karma erupts.
The latest Spirit Matters interview is with scholar-teacher Paul Muller-Ortega on the profound wisdom of Kashmir Shaivism. Paul retired from a distinguished academic career in 2006 to found his own school, Blue Throat Yoga. Listen here, on the show's homepage: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg - Mind Body Spirit.fm
Podcast by Philip Goldberg. Indian Spirituality. Yogananda. Spiritual counselor. World's spiritual traditions. World religions.
mindbodyspirit.fm
October 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The latest Spirit Matters interview is with scholar-teacher Paul Muller-Ortega on the profound wisdom of Kashmir Shaivism. Paul retired from a distinguished academic career in 2006 to found his own school, Blue Throat Yoga. Listen here, on the show's homepage: mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/spirit...
Introducing my forthcoming book the modern way, with a promotional video.
September 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Introducing my forthcoming book the modern way, with a promotional video.