Be Here Now is a seminal book on spirituality, yoga, and meditation written by Ram Dass. The book is divided into four sections: 'Journey', which details Ram Dass's transformation from a Harvard psychologist to a spiritual seeker; 'From Bindu to Ojas', a core section that includes spiritual themes and inspirational quotes; 'Cookbook for a Sacred Life', a manual for conscious living with practical advice on meditation, yoga, and diet; and 'Painted Cakes (Do Not Satisfy Hunger)', a list of recommended books for further spiritual exploration. The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, shedding ego and material attachments, and finding unity with the divine through unconditional love and mindfulness[2][4][5].
In 'Project Hail Mary', Ryland Grace, a high school science teacher, awakens on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there or his mission. He soon discovers that he is the sole survivor of a desperate mission to save Earth from a microorganism called the Astrophage, which is threatening to cause a new ice age. As Ryland regains his memories, he encounters an alien named Rocky, and together they work to solve the scientific mystery and save their respective home planets. The story blends science, humor, and heart, exploring themes of survival, discovery, and unlikely friendships[1][3][5].
Visionary Artist, Amanda Sage, joins Raghu to talk about using art as a tool for transformation and awakening.
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This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Amanda discuss:
- How Amanda ended up in the midst of the psychedelic art world
- Visionary experiences from meditation and community
- Combining visionary art with techniques from the old masters
- Art as a tool for transformation rather than just a commodity
- The technology of sacred art and artists as small blooms of awakening
- How LSD helps Amanda see the finer layers of reality
- The flow state of creation and being guided through the artistic medium
- The Telepathy Tapes, a documentary podcast about telepathic communication
- Meditation as an active meditation and opportunity for transmission
- The value of togetherness and tuning into the same creative channel
- Large-scale longing for a connection to spirit
- Amanda’s work, The Great Wave of Trainsformation
Check out Vision Train, Amanda’s co-creative space.
About Amanda Sage:
Amanda Sage is an artist driven to contribute to the development of regenerative culture by using painting as a tool for transformation within the individual and collective. Her paintings represent multidimensional aspects of humanness in harmonious balance, inspiring a re-membering of an energetic inter-connectedness that is present and shared with all things. Learn more about Amanda on her website.
“Painting, you transmit a story. There’s a transmission that happens beyond words. It’s an interesting technology and tool that has been used by humans through the ages. What is the broader opportunity, especially now in this world that we live in, for art to be a tool for transformation.” – Amanda Sage
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