
Ram Dass Here And Now
Ram Dass shares his heart-centered wisdom in each episode featuring excerpted lectures given throughout the last 40 years, with an introduction from Raghu Markus of Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation.
Latest episodes

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Nov 21, 2023 • 49min
Ep. 239 – The Moment Is All There Is
Ram Dass explores the nature of time and the importance of living in the present moment. He discusses the different perspectives on time throughout our lives and shares a story about his guru helping him see that being in the present moment is all there is. He also talks about the struggle of letting go of personal history and possessions. The podcast delves into the concept of time, the perception of time, and the impact of time on the human spirit.

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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep. 238 – Spiritual Work Equals Social Action
Ram Dass discusses how spiritual work equals social action and emphasizes the importance of not waiting for personal freedom to take action. The podcast explores merging spiritual work and social action, the interconnectedness of beings, and the impact of separateness on fear and survival. The intersection of personal growth and meaningful social change is also explored, highlighting integrity, simplicity, and peace as key components.

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Oct 23, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 237 – God, Sex, and Dope
Ram Dass engages with a lively audience to discuss God, sex, and dope. He explores how our actions influence others, the true meaning of commitment, and different levels of predicaments. Ram Dass delves into moving beyond the desire for drugs, attachment to sexual expression, and the essence of tantra. He also attempts to define God and ends the evening with a song. This Q&A session is filled with frenetic energy and thought-provoking insights.

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Oct 9, 2023 • 44min
Ep. 236 – The Relationship Between Karma and Grace
Ram Dass discusses the relationship between karma and grace, how to love without emotional attachment, and his view on responsibility. He explores different levels of love, the connection between grace and our karma, and the concept of being in love with the universe. The podcast also touches on topics such as therapy, diets, and the delicate balance between passivity and activity.

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Sep 25, 2023 • 45min
Ep. 235 – The Process of Awakening
Ram Dass, an expert in the process of awakening and becoming enlightened, explores the place of the Mother in devotional tantra, the process of awakening and becoming enlightened, and the intense discipline required for higher states of consciousness.

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Sep 12, 2023 • 50min
Ep. 234 – The Awakening of the Soul
Ram Dass explores the awakening of the soul, the importance of embracing highs and lows in life, and the different levels of perception. He discusses the intersection of Eastern mysticism and Western perspectives, the role of suffering in spiritual growth, and supporting the Love Serve Remember Foundation.

Aug 28, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 233 – The Optimum Time for Spiritual Growth
Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher, discusses identity, meditation, and spiritual growth. Topics covered include shifts in consciousness, the purpose of meditation, working with death, and the optimum time for spiritual growth in the 1980s.

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Aug 14, 2023 • 42min
Ep. 232 – The Dance of Forms
Ram Dass discusses awakening, reincarnation, dysfunctional societal myths, and the rise of cocaine use in the 1980s. He explores attachment to emptiness, merging Western lifestyle with Eastern traditions, and the dying myth that more is better. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of light and dark, delves into awakening and enlightenment, and discusses the concepts of suffering, karma, and compassion.

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Aug 1, 2023 • 47min
Ep. 231 – The Universe of Compassion
Ram Dass answers a wide range of questions on topics such as free will, working with fear, and falling in love – plus, he leads a Metta meditation to help us tap into the universe of compassion.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/ramdassIn this Q&A session from 1992, Ram Dass explores:Conscious dying, free will, and the grieving processCommunication after death, relaxing about enlightenment, and working with fearDeveloping faith, feeling vulnerable while falling in love, and why we can’t afford to armor our heartsThe practice of Metta meditation and how it can help us tap into the universe of compassionThis podcast is also sponsored by Pengwee's Breath, a tender-hearted story of a young penguin who learns that his own breath gives him the power to calm his fears. Enjoy the book on its own or with a companion Teaching Guide for parents and teachers that can be downloaded for free from the author's website.Get your copy today: Pengwee's Breath“And as this practice deepens and you recognize that you are one of the beings in that circle, as well as the heart that is sending light forth, you enter more and more deeply into the universe of compassion. And in that universe, the heart is freed to love as it must love.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jul 17, 2023 • 55min
Ep. 230 – The Truth of Your Deepest Being
Ram Dass explores how to find the balance between emptiness and compassion in the face of immense suffering and tap into the truth of your deepest being to hear your unique dharma.This episode is a continuation of the talk from Here and Now Ep. 229 – The Sword of DiscriminationToday's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/ramdassThis podcast is also sponsored by Apollo Neuro. Developed by neuroscientists and physicians, the Apollo™ wearable uses touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm, allowing you to sleep better, focus more efficiently, and even meditate with ease. Get $40 off your purchase today using code BEHERENOW and tap into a calmer, better rested, more focused version of you.In this powerful talk from 1992, Ram Dass explores:Boundaries and the nature of loveBelief systems and faithHow his work with death and dying has prepared him for dealing with a dying culture and the looming ecological disasterHis work with the Seva Foundation and the power of communityTapping into the truth of your deepest being to hear your unique dharmaFinding the balance between emptiness and compassion in the face of immense suffering“If you and I are to be instruments of the healing of the world, it is that we are quiet enough to hear our dharma, our way, and that we live our way as a statement. As Gandhi said, ‘My life is my message.’ We live our lives in such a way that the way you are in the supermarket, the way you are with your loved ones, the way you are when you’re facing pain, it is all part of the deepest wisdom statement you are able to make. It is the truth of your deepest being. For that, you have to listen inward very quietly as your offering to all beings.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.