LGBTQ+ Satsang: Satsang Spotlight! Bharat Lindemood: On Bhakti and Buddhism

“Until we’re resting in the place that doesn’t change, we’ll be afraid of the place that does.” – Ram Dass

Bharat Lindemood joins us in queer fellowship to discuss his path to bhakti & buddhism, and share stories of Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba. This session will include meditation, discussion, and opportunities to connect in loving-kindness.

Bharat (Jeff) Lindemood’s spiritual path began when he read Be Here Now, by Ram Dass, as a freshman psychology student. He was a student and associate of Ram Dass’ for 40 years, is a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba’s, and has been to India numerous times. Bharat has also studied Advaita Vedanta, and is President of the Gay Buddhist Fellowship in San Francisco, CA.

For those who identify as LGBTQ+.

LGBTQ+ Satsang Mission Statement

The LGBTQ+ Ram Dass Satsang’s mission is to cultivate loving awareness and heart connections in a community of kindred souls. We celebrate our unity in the full spectrum of gender and sexuality in and from a space of supportive openness.

GOALS:

• Create a refuge of satsang for LGBTQ+ individuals through the teachings of Maharaj-ji and Ram Dass

• Promote inclusive transcendence and self-acceptance of our human incarnation as members of the LGBTQ+ community

• Explore the intersection of seva/service & the spectrum of gender and sexuality 

• Hold a space for exploring being LGBTQ+ from the perspective of consciousness 

• Have a place to have a voice and be a valued part of the community  

• Remove barriers from LGBTQ+ identities within the spiritual world

• Help to generate a shift within the collective consciousness through awakening

To register, sign up for the Ram Dass Fellowship, and check “LGBTQIA Fellowship” under the Fellowship Group Options. You will be added to the mailing list and will receive monthly invitations to events.