Ram Dass Here And Now

Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher and author, discusses the art of resting in change and balancing multiple planes of reality simultaneously. He explores the mysteries of suffering, death, and love, emphasizing the importance of keeping our hearts open to others. Ram Dass reflects on aging, handling tension, and the collaborative nature of human interactions.

Ram Dass discusses patterns of interdependency, compassionate action, and the dialogue between mind and heart. He explores the interconnected nature of reality and the need to acknowledge other planes of consciousness. Stories of social action, ecological crisis, and living in the age of Kali Yuga are shared, highlighting the importance of keeping our hearts open in a changing world.

Ram Dass discusses transcending dualism, significance of clairvoyance, and how reincarnation is part of our dreams within dreams within dreams in a Q&A session. He shares stories about psychedelics, spiritual lineage, and the balance between positive and negative forces.

Ram Dass talks about working with suffering, keeping our hearts open, finding intuitive heart space, being responsive instead of reactive. Stories of unconditional love, escaping the mind trap, and caring for aging father. Exploring awakening and spiritual growth through challenges and unconditional love.

Ram Dass shares his journey of shedding ego and embracing humanity for spiritual awakening. He talks about the spacesuit of identity, finding freedom, and the importance of embracing suffering in everyday life. The podcast discusses shedding societal expectations, finding liberation, and balancing perfection with suffering.

Ram Dass discusses going beyond form and intellect while joined by Krishna Das to chant a love song between the formless and form. They explore the spiritual journey of the heart, the power of meditative practices and chanting, and the illusion of separateness. The podcast also touches on the significance of silence, the paradoxical nature of the human journey, and the exploration of identity beyond gender.

Ram Dass delves into the concept of identity, exploring how we cling to individuality and unity. He discusses the importance of playing with reality and extricating ourselves from self-definitions. Ram Dass addresses the nature of change and reads from the Tao Te Ching. The podcast also explores the significance of embracing one's own Dharma, the limitations of conceptual understanding, and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi. It emphasizes finding happiness in the present moment and embracing both pleasure and pain.

Ram Dass discusses the importance of detaching from perspectives and models of the universe. He warns against becoming addicted to a single perspective and emphasizes the need to trust our intuitive validity. The podcast also explores the concept of addiction in our culture and the limitations of the mind. Reflecting on personal experiences, the hosts discuss letting go of attachments and the process of becoming finished with different things in life. They also share insights on therapy, healing, and profound realizations.

Ram Dass discusses the power of psychedelics and the importance of a guru, leads a guided meditation to a place of no place, shares personal history with psychedelics, explores the profound experiences they offer, emphasizes the individual journey of awakening, the significance of rituals and personal gurus, and leads a meditation practice to connect with the universe and the true self.

The podcast explores the art of bringing the past into the present as we age, discusses the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and talks about the importance of working with grief and moving from ego to consciousness.