In this intimate and inspiring episode, Swami Padmanabha meets with renowned Franciscan friar and contemplative teacher Richard Rohr at his hermitage in New Mexico. Breaking his own tradition of first-time guests, Swami invites Rohr back for a second appearance—an occasion marked by warmth, spontaneity, and deep spiritual exchange.
Their conversation, woven through a series of symbolic gifts, explores the core themes of Swami’s new book, Evolution in Divine Love: the eternal becoming of God, soul, and matter, and love as a dynamic, unfolding reality. They reflect on the dance of the divine, collective grief, and the vision laid out in Rohr’s recent book The Tears of Things.
Topics include the importance of training prophets to lovingly critique their own traditions, the need to confront systemic evil rather than scapegoat individuals, and Swami’s personal experiences with rites of passage under Rohr’s guidance. The result is a rich, contemplative dialogue—both deeply personal and cosmically expansive.
Video Premiering
July 16th
10AM EDT
on YouTube!