Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 14 – Meditation
Aug 1, 2012
Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher, shares meditation methods in this talk from 1969. Topics include Vipashana meditation experiences, quieting the mind, observing sensations, transcending rational thought, and detaching from body and thoughts in meditation practice.
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Guru's Playful Meditation Test
- Ram Dass and his group tried Vipashana meditation with their guru Maharajee, who humorously tested their practice. - Their spiritual guide kept meditation light and playful, emphasizing love over formal techniques.
Simple Breath Meditation Guide
- Focus on your abdomen's rising and falling during breath without judgment or distraction for three minutes. - This practice calms the mind, helping transcend the rational and reach deeper consciousness.
Meditate Using a Candle Flame
- Gaze softly at a candle flame about two hand widths from your brow without effort or expectation. - Let distracting thoughts come and go until only you and the flame remain, calming the mind profoundly.