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Redesigning the Dharma

Adrian Baker

Booking Overview

A Buddhist-meets-modernity podcast exploring how contemplative practice evolves—from traditional lineage models to open/shared approaches, including cross-tradition dialogue. Guests and experts offer deep, practical perspectives on topics like Vajrayana practice, pilgrimage, and the embodied side of meditation.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

redesigningthedharma@gmail.com

sahajasoma@pm.me

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Host

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Scholars, teachers, and serious practitioners with deep expertise in Tibetan/Vajrayana Buddhism and contemplative practice; often also with field experience (pilgrimages, anthropology) or recognized teaching credentials/lineage connections.
Required Achievements:  
Authored books on Tibetan/Vajrayana Buddhism or related culture/environment topics, Led or designed pilgrimages/academic travel programs to Himalayan regions, Ordination or long-term training as Buddhist monk/teacher, Established teaching practices (in-person/online) or somatic/meditation methodology, Public-facing meditation teaching or course/program leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Tusa - Spiritual Materialism; Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s Fully Being Teachings; Somatic Practices; Subtle Body Concepts; Compassionally Meeting Feelings Rather Than Reinforcing Stories

Dr. Ian Baker - Role Of Pilgrimage In Vajrayana; Outer/inner/secret Pilgrimage; Pilgrims’ Mindset Vs Tourist Mindset; Contemporary Pilgrimage; Cultural Exchange On The Silk Road; Psychedelics In Relation To Religious Traditions

Scott Tusa - Using Tibetan Buddhism For Everyday Awakening; Integrating Practice And Teaching; Equanimity And Managing Preferences/craving; Somatic Awareness; Navigating Social Media And Modern Life; Mentoring And Course Offerings

Recent Topics

Buddhism, Vajrayana, Meditation, Pilgrimage, Tantra

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Redesigning the Dharma
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Zen, Dzogchen, & Nondual Awareness with Kokyo Henkel (part 2)

October 11, 2026

In Episode 30 of Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma, Adrian Baker continues his conversation with Zen priest and Dzogchen practitioner, Kokyo Henkel. They discuss how he balances Zen and Dzogchen practices on a day-to-day basis—keeping ritual practices separate, and dive into his current hermitage life, his upcoming book, and the differences between between group and solitary retreat. This episode presents concrete advice onscheduling, exercise, reading/chanting, boundaries, weekly retreat...

Zen, Dzogchen, & Nondual Awareness with Kokyo Henkel (part 1)

September 25, 2026

In Episode 29 of Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma, Adrian Baker interviews Zen priest and Dzogchen practitioner Kokyo Henkel on his decades of Sōtō Zen training, ordination and dharma transmission, study with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and current retreat life at Bright Window Hermitage. In this conversation, Henkel recounts discovering Zen at Brown University, joining practice groups, and moving to Tassajara and Green Gulch, where short-term residency became nearly two decades of monastic-style ...

A Guide to Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Fully Being Teachings with Scott Tusa

July 07, 2026

In Episode 28 of Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma, Adrian Baker interviews Buddhist meditation teacher Scott Tusa about spiritual materialism and Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s Fully Being teachings.Tusa describes spiritual materialism as using spiritual practice to bolster ego-clinging, noting it can appear in obvious cultural trends and in subtle fixations on beliefs, identities, and “getting rid of” suffering; he recommends tools like mindfulness, hope-and-fear awareness, and curiosity. He outlin...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Redesigning the Dharma?

Redesigning the Dharma is hosted by Adrian Baker. Its publicly listed emails are redesigningthedharma@gmail.com and sahajasoma@pm.me. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Redesigning the Dharma?

The publicly listed emails for Redesigning the Dharma: redesigningthedharma@gmail.com and sahajasoma@pm.me.

How many listeners does Redesigning the Dharma have?

Podseeker estimates Redesigning the Dharma reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Redesigning the Dharma?

Redesigning the Dharma typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Scholars, teachers, and serious practitioners with deep expertise in Tibetan/Vajrayana Buddhism and contemplative practice; often also with field experience (pilgrimages, anthropology) or recognized teaching credentials/lineage connections. Common among recent guests: Authored books on Tibetan/Vajrayana Buddhism or related culture/environment topics; Led or designed pilgrimages/academic travel programs to Himalayan regions; Ordination or long-term training as Buddhist monk/teacher. Recent guests include Scott Tusa, Dr. Ian Baker, and Scott Tusa.

How hard is it to get booked on Redesigning the Dharma?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Redesigning the Dharma cover?

Recent episodes cover Buddhism, Vajrayana, Meditation, Pilgrimage, and Tantra. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

redesigningthedharma@gmail.com

sahajasoma@pm.me

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