Ram Dass Here And Now

Ep. 279 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass on Community and Satsang

Jun 16, 2025
Join Raghu Markus, Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and longtime friend of Ram Dass, as they explore decades of community and Satsang wisdom. They discuss how spiritual gatherings provide a nurturing presence for seekers, emphasizing the transformative power of soul friends. Ram Dass reflects on the cultural shifts since the '60s, illustrating how shared experiences foster authenticity and connection. The conversation highlights how deep connections in spiritual practice transcend time and space, nurturing growth amid life’s challenges.
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INSIGHT

Spiritual Community Transcends Time

  • Spiritual communities form as a response to cultural despair and a need for deeper meaning.
  • This community spans time and space, connecting souls beyond physical limits.
ANECDOTE

Crocheting and Spiritual Insight

  • Ram Dass recalls a 70s lecture audience member who understood satsang through her simple practice of crocheting.
  • This moment showed him spiritual depth can arise in humble, unexpected ways.
INSIGHT

Mutual Mirroring in Satsang

  • Satsang involves mutual mirroring that reassures and strengthens spiritual connection.
  • Others reflect our inner qualities, validating our experiences beyond the material world.
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