Steve Bhaerman

Steve Bhaerman is an internationally known author, humorist, and workshop leader. For over 35 years, he has written and performed as Swami Beyondananda, the “Cosmic Comic.” Swami’s comedy has been described both as “comedy disguised as wisdom” and “wisdom disguised as comedy.” Marianne Williamson has called him “The Mark Twain of our generation

Steve Bhaerman’s 4 Caritas Events

Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future (And a Way to Get There from Here) With Steve Bhaerman

October 10, 2025, Presentation

Today’s leading-edge science is shattering old myths and rewriting the story that will shape the future of human civilization. The synthesis of science and society explains why our planet is on the threshold of an incredible evolutionary event – the emergence of a new super-organism: Humanity.

Beyondananda and Beyond Stand Up with Swami, Sit Down with Steve

August 01, 2025 Presentation

In this presentation, you will be treated to a two-man one-man show featuring cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda and his slightly-more-serious alter ego Steve Bhaerman.

12 Habits for All of Us: The Playful Path to Heaven on Earth with Elaine Parke and Steve Bhaerman (aka Swami Beyondananda)

July 20 Presentation

Here is the paradox of our time. Our body politic seems more divided than ever before – and yet the vast majority of people long for us all to work together instead of fighting one another. And here is the good news: In the midst of our culture of separation, a phoenix is rising – it’s the culture of connection, where despite our differences, we recognize we are all connected at the heart.

Beyondananda and Beyond Stand Up with Swami, Sit Down with Steve

July 17, 2020 Presentation

In this presentation is a two-man one-man show featuring cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda and his slightly-more-serious alter ego Steve Bhaerman.