Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 96 - Trust, Contentment and the Guru
Jul 5, 2016
Ram Dass, a legendary spiritual teacher and author of 'Be Here Now', shares profound insights on trust and intuition. He recounts the pivotal moment he coined his famous phrase while seeking the Guru in India. Exploring early psychedelic experiences, he reflects on their role in cultivating trust. He reveals the significance of imagination in connecting with the Guru and emphasizes that true contentment transcends physical limitations, as he remains present and at peace despite aging. A heartfelt journey through faith and self-discovery.
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Origin Of "Be Here Now"
- Ram Dass and Bhagavan Das traveled barefoot, begging between Buddhist temples while Ram Dass first heard "be here now."
- The phrase lodged in his mind through repeated invites to return to the moment and later became the book's core.
Trust Led To Meeting The Guru
- Raghu trusted Ram Dass after hearing his recorded lecture on meeting Maharaji and seeing his presence in person.
- That trust led Raghu to follow Ram Dass to India and ultimately meet Maharaji himself.
Psychedelics Opened New Realms
- Psychedelics (psilocybin) revealed to Ram Dass that life had deeper dimensions beyond ordinary perception.
- That opening motivated his search in the East for teachings about higher planes of consciousness.
