Ram Dass Here And Now

Ep. 09 – The Tibetan Lama and the Rational Mind

Jun 19, 2012
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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Encounters

  • Raghu Marcus's passport was expiring, leading him to Delhi for renewal.
  • A series of unexpected encounters with Maharaji and Kalu Rinpoche led to a profound spiritual experience.
INSIGHT

Rationality as a Barrier

  • Ouspensky, a student of Gurdjieff, sought a rational path to spiritual understanding.
  • He hesitated to fully surrender to teachings that demanded complete renunciation of his existing beliefs.
INSIGHT

Seductiveness of Rationality

  • Ram Dass describes the rational mind as seductive, initially helpful but eventually limiting.
  • It prevents deeper spiritual growth by clinging to the known.
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