In this often fierce talk from Ram Dass, he reflects on the pull of God versus the pull of humanity and how we can find the balance between keeping one
Speaking across the decades from the 1970s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his wisdom on the importance of resting in awareness. This episode of Here and Now is a
In this recording from 1979, Ram Dass gives a talk at a benefit for a food bank, emphasizing that every human being has a right to be fed. This episode
In this recording from 1978, Ram Dass reads stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, and his many miracles. We invite you to set aside your analytical mind and simply enjoy these
In this interview from 1977, Ram Dass shares his views on psychedelics and how they can provide a free slate to experience the innocence of consciousness once again. This episode
In this talk from 1970, Ram Dass explores the transformation from ignorance to wisdom, going up and coming down, living in the spirit, and different techniques of centering. In this
In this unique talk from 1970, Ram Dass explores the confluence of dualism and nondualism, how the One and the many exist simultaneously, and why all of life is about
Ram Dass explores the paradox of suffering a spiritual person lives with, the perfection of it all, better living through chemistry, how we’re touched by grace, and the path of
In a talk from 1978, Ram Dass explores stepping onto the spiritual path, different planes of consciousness, the process of awakening, and the spiritual up-level game we can get caught
In this deeply meditative recording from 1976, Ram Dass talks about going beyond form and intellect and then is joined by Krishna Das to chant a love song between formless
Ram Dass explores how we can have perspectives and models about the universe without being attached to them, as long as we cultivate the state of no mind and trust
In this radio interview from 1977, Ram Dass explores the power of psychedelics and the importance of a guru, plus he leads a guided meditation that connects us to a
In this wild Q&A session from 1976 that is teeming with frenetic energy from the audience, Ram Dass really just wants to talk about three things: God, sex, and dope.
In this Q&A session, Ram Dass answers questions about how to love without emotional attachment, the relationship between karma and grace, and how he defines responsibility. “For conscious beings, there
In this recording from 1976, Ram Dass explores the process of awakening and becoming enlightened. Featuring a musical interlude from Krishna Das and an introduction from Raghu Markus. In
In this potent talk from 1976, Ram Dass explores the channels of perception of individual differences and how every experience in life is grist for the mill of the awakening
In this powerful recording from 1974, Ram Dass talks about dealing with the death of his guru, working with the concept of dharma, and connecting to our inner wisdom and
The following was recorded in 1976 at North Miami Beach High School. Ram Dass: Miami seems like a good place to reflect upon greed. I was watching a baby feed,
In this dharma talk from 1975, Ram Dass talks about how a taste of awakening makes it possible for us to tune into the continuity of consciousness that builds through
In this mellow dharma talk from 1977, Ram Dass shares stories from a trip to Thailand to visit a couple of monasteries, providing an enchanting look at a deep, quiet,
In this special episode of Here and Now, Ram Dass and Alan Watts offer their thoughts on some of the essential teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and how we can
In this Q&A session from his legendary 1974 Naropa University course, Ram Dass answers questions about the Bhagavad Gita, the pitfalls of meditation, dealing with loneliness, and more. The Trap
In this unique recording from 1975, Ram Dass explores the concept of reference groups, how they can affect our identity, and what it means when we enter into the community
In this late 1970’s Dharma talk from New Lebanon, NY, Ram Dass explores the innate power of reducing ourselves and our thoughts to Zero in order to be truly
Exploring the various forms of Yoga, Ram Dass shares methods for coming into the One. Methods for Union Once we have tasted the truth of who we really are, what
Question: In a rapidly deteriorating situation, like in this country and the world today, why are the most aware people that I know of really feeling the need to get
In this dharma talk from 1978, Ram Dass looks to the example set by The Shakertown Pledge as a model for committing ourselves to inner and outer social action. Tuning
In this talk from 1976, Ram Dass reflects on the motives for spiritual practice that can liberate us or keep us stuck in our own egos. Show Notes: Motives for
In this early talk, from 1970, Ram Dass talks about the methods of purification necessary for waking up in this lifetime. He illuminates the traps that lie within these methods.
In this talk from 1976, Ram Dass takes an honest look at the cycles of liberation experienced on the spiritual path. Show Notes Honesty About the Spiritual Path (Opening) –
In this talk from 1970, Ram Dass talks about the role of the holy person and what it means to share darshan from both the perspective of the devotee and
Recorded at Naropa University in 1974, Ram Dass joins Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, John Baker, Jim Green and Duncan Campbell for a conversation around the notion of ego and personal identification.
In this talk from 1976, Ram Dass talks about what we are beyond this lifetime and asks, “who are you?” Time after time we have experienced a cycle of
I was standing in front of a theater to see a dirty movie in Chicago. It was called Throat and had gotten rave reviews in New York, and I was in
When you finally begin to become free, you’re not interested in having your consciousness constantly captured by the telephone, television, or radio. I used to be so stimulated all the
What do you think God is? Well, I’ll tell you what I think God is. I’ve been thinking about it. Ram Kir, the Indian mystic, says “A God defined is
Ram Dass responds to a question about the potential role of psychedelics as a vehicle for enlightenment in 1976. Header Photo by Chris Arock on Unsplash
Ram Dass explains that the root of all suffering lies in attachment. When we cut out external stimulation and begin to sever the ties in our mind, we quickly see
This is a Q&A session taken from the KQED “Meeting of the Ways” radio show. Ram Dass responds to questions regarding sex, methods for coming to God, desire, the “I
Ram Dass explains the ‘still, small voice’ of Spirit within, that pulls us toward God. He helps us understand what a guru is, and that a guru’s love is unconditional.
A spacious reflection on the unfolding pattern of life and death, placing it in the context of nature’s flow of the seasons. A succinct statement of Ram Dass’ views of
Ram Dass describes the levels the Western mind has to go through to move beyond rational thought, and accept that other planes of reality are just as real as the
Part 1: Ram Dass responds to questions from talk show hosts Arthur Alpert and Eve Kaufmann on the topics of karma yoga, fame, consciousness, attachment, and truth.
An interview from the KQED “Meeting of the Ways” radio show, with Michael Toms and Will Noffke. Recorded in San Francisco, California on 10/18/1975. Part 1: Ram Dass
Download the eBook Here: iBooks for Mac Amazon Kindle Nook “In 1967 I met Neem Karoli Baba, a meeting which changed the course of my life. In the depth of
Part 1: Ram Dass discusses how our attachments keep us in the illusion that we are separate beings and that our true selves want only to reunite with the divine. If
Quoting Meister Eckhart, Ram Dass leads into a discourse about purification and the evolution of consciousness. We are encouraged to find our own personal paths to God, eventually letting go
Ram Dass shares the three phases of his transformation. Phase one, being the unfulfilled psychologist. Phase two began after discovering LSD. In the LSD phase, he felt subtle despair from
The minute you know that there is somebody who knows it all, you are free. Because all your secrets become absurd, because somebody knows everything about you and they say,
Krishna Das & Ram Dass sing “Let Your Light Shine on Me” by Blind Willie Johnson in the mid 1970’s. “Let it shine on me, let it shine on me
On the way back from India I had gotten to the Los Angeles airport where I was waiting between planes. I had come from this thing in the temple and
Question: If a Westerner were to become totally enlightened, what would happen to other people and to their feelings, especially lovers? Ram Dass: Let me start with the word “love”
As far as teachers are concerned, a teacher is found wherever you are when you’re ready for that teacher. If you’re aware enough to ask the question, “How am I
Take the matter of consecrating life actions. What I mean by the word consecration is bringing into consciousness the nature of the act in a cosmic plan. For example, in
A mantra is a phrase, or it could be a sound or a phrase. It is a phrase that you repeat over and over and over again. Take for example
Karma Yoga is the transformation of being that is based on your daily work in the world. Raghu describes this talk from Ram Dass, which was recently discovered in our media
All methods are traps. In my relation to my guru, at first my love was so strong, all I wanted…
Where do you feel that saints or realized beings fit into the evolution of consciousness, and what part do they play in the scheme of things, both inside the body
Fast forward from 1974 to present day – though the year has changed, the questions asked of Ram Dass during this recording of the ‘Love Serve Remember’ box set are
In 1967, I was in the temple in India and I found out that people fasted on the new moon for nine days. So I said to Hari Das, “can
My Jewish trip was primarily political Judaism, I mean I was never Bar Mitzvahed, confirmed, and so on. My father was a very visible jew. He started Brandeis University and
