Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 141 – Practice Makes Perfect
Feb 21, 2019
In this insightful discussion, Ram Dass, a celebrated spiritual teacher and author of 'Be Here Now', reflects on various spiritual practices that can liberate or entrap us in our egos. He addresses the concept of mind karma, urging listeners to overcome mental limitations for clearer perceptions of divinity. Emphasizing the journey of spiritual growth, he champions love, humor, and self-awareness as transformative tools. Finally, he explores the importance of compassion and overcoming judgment on the path to deeper understanding.
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Be Gentle and Patient in Practice
- Avoid harsh self-judgment during practice and the trap of waiting for results.
- Create mental boundaries to respect your current development stage in practice.
Unique Path of Spiritual Practice
- Spiritual practice is unique to each person's karmic predicament and must be chosen intuitively.
- Practices initially engage our strengths but evolve to balance heart and mind.
Devotion and Mindful Meditation Converge
- Devotion deepens from romanticism to pure love where the mind quiets like in meditation.
- Meditation on breath transcends mind content revealing presence and fullness of heart.