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Ram Dass Here And Now

Ram Dass / Love Serve Remember

300 episodes

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.

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  1. Ep. 315 – Serving the Beloved

    · 57 min · Episode 315

    In this deep exploration of service, relationships, and roles, Ram Dass discusses how nothing brings more joy than serving the Beloved once we recognize that the Spirit is everywhere. The Ram Dass community gathers…

  2. Ep. 314 – An Exercise in Spiritual Awakening

    · 42 min · Episode 314

    In this exploration of death and dying, Ram Dass tells stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, shares his own experiences with people facing death, and offers his perspective on seeing dying as an exercise in spiritual…

  3. Ep. 313 – Touching the Sun

    · 46 min · Episode 313

    Gather around for some storytime with Ram Dass as he recounts his first journey to India, the long road that led to finding his guru, and how touching his guru’s feet was almost like touching the sun. Part of this…

  4. Ep. 312 – Soul Perception

    · 52 min · Episode 312

    In this unique talk given in New York just weeks after the events of 9/11, Ram Dass speaks about his stroke, the fierce grace of suffering, and getting in touch with our soul perception. The Ram Dass community gathers…

  5. Ep. 311 – Allowing Space for Individual Differences

    · 44 min · Episode 311

    Ram Dass talks about consciousness, allowing space for individual differences, and letting go of identification with the body and personality, and then taps into the heart of devotional yoga with some chanting to…

  6. Ep. 310 – The Mainline Reality Trip

    · 47 min · Episode 310

    Take a trip up and down the subway stairs with Ram Dass as he explores the seven chakras, why this moment in history is ripe for fourth chakra work, and how he escaped the mainline reality trip. Ram Dass Here & Now is…

  7. Ep. 309 – Playing Your Part

    · 51 min · Episode 309

    Ram Dass explores playing your part on all of the stages that life presents, then answers questions about the significance of dreams, preventing detachment from turning into laziness, dealing with burnout in…

  8. Ep. 308 – You Are Love

    · 37 min · Episode 308

    In this exploration of relationships and awakening from the illusion of separateness, Ram Dass talks about looking behind the veil of individual differences and coming to a place where you are love itself. Ram Dass…

  9. Ep. 307 – Being in Other Planes of Reality

    · 43 min · Episode 307

    You can help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now by donating to our 10th anniversary fundraiser. Exciting news! Dollar-for-dollar gift matching has been…

  10. Ep. 306 – Our Place in the Dance

    · 56 min · Episode 306

    Listen to the original Here and Now radio show! Ram Dass takes to the airwaves in 1996 to try his hand at a medium he hopes will bring us together and help us hear our place in the dance. Help us celebrate 10 years of…

  11. Ep. 305 – Using A Relationship to Awaken

    · 57 min · Episode 305

    In the conclusion of this classic talk, Ram Dass explores giving up our rushes, working with death, not judging the trip, using a relationship to awaken, and much more. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now…

  12. Ep. 304 – The Wisdom of the Universe

    · 49 min · Episode 304

    In this 1980 talk, Ram Dass explores how we aren’t who we think we are and leads a meditative experience to help us quiet down enough to become statements of the universe's wisdom. The Ram Dass community gathers…

  13. Ep. 303 – The Wheels of Birth and Death

    · 53 min · Episode 303

    Ram Dass explores how understanding the wheels of birth and death helps us appreciate the preciousness of our incarnation. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the…

  14. Ep. 302 – The Sweetness of Service

    · 34 min · Episode 302

    In this exploration of the practice of karma yoga, Ram Dass talks about the sweetness of service and how the mystery of the universe is in the precise action of the moment. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by…

  15. Ep. 301 – The Process of Listening and Tuning

    · 49 min · Episode 301

    Ram Dass explores the process of listening and tuning that takes place on the spiritual journey as we find the practices that align with our unique karmic predicaments. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to…

  16. Ep. 300 – Subtle is the Path of Love

    · 52 min · Episode 300

    Take flight with Ram Dass as he shares stories about love, power, and the very subtle teachings of his guru, Maharaj-ji. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  17. Ep. 299 – Listening for Your Unique Manifestation

    · 51 min · Episode 299

    Ram Dass answers questions about spirituality and money, being indecisive, ego trips, listening for your unique manifestation in life, and more. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy…

  18. Ep. 298 – The Web of Human Caring

    · 41 min · Episode 298

    Ram Dass explores living in times of great change, the cost of individuality to our compassionate hearts, and the importance of building and being part of the web of human caring. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you…

  19. Ep. 297 – Cultivating a Spiritual Perspective

    · 39 min · Episode 297

    Ram Dass explores how the process of karma yoga is about cultivating a spiritual perspective that allows us to see any situation on multiple planes simultaneously. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp.…

  20. Ep. 296 – The Delight of Simplicity feat. Daniel Goleman

    · 39 min · Episode 296

    In this 1970s interview, Ram Dass sits down with psychologist Daniel Goleman to discuss why people aren’t happier, the power of meditation, and the delight of simplicity. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by…

  21. Ep. 295 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass On Expanding the Boundaries of Consciousness

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 295

    Speaking across the decades from the 1960s through the 1990s, Ram Dass shares his thoughts on expanding the boundaries of consciousness through the use of psychedelic chemicals. Get your copy of All In This Together,…

  22. Ep. 294 – Different Forms of Yoga

    · 49 min · Episode 294

    In this talk from the 1980s, Ram Dass explores different forms of yoga—hatha, dhyan, jnana, bhakti, tantra, and more—and answers questions from the audience. Get your copy of All In This Together, the latest book from…

  23. Ep. 293 – Where Souls Meet, With Kirtan by Jai Uttal

    · 58 min · Episode 293

    In this special December treat, featuring kirtan from Jai Uttal, Ram Dass speaks about opening to change and merging with the Beloved. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about…

  24. Ep. 292 – Coming Home to Being Human

    · 59 min · Episode 292

    Speaking to a room full of Buddhists and psychotherapists, Ram Dass explores the impact that Eastern traditions have had on his life and his extraordinary adventure of coming home to being human. Ram Dass Here & Now…

  25. Ep. 291 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass on Honoring Parents and Incarnation

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 291

    Speaking across the decades from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares stories about his mother and father, and explores what it means to honor our parents and incarnation. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by…

  26. Ep. 290 – The Balance Between Emptiness and Compassion

    · 53 min · Episode 290

    Ram Dass talks about finding a balance between emptiness and compassion, then answers questions from the audience, including on how to deal with fear around current events. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to…

  27. Ep. 289 – There Is No Other, New Ram Dass Book Release with Parvati & Raghu Markus

    · 50 min · Episode 289

    Celebrating the release of There Is No Other, a new book of teachings from Ram Dass' lectures, Parvati Markus and Raghu Markus listen to and reflect on some of the material used in its creation. The Ram Dass community…

  28. Ep. 288 – Opening to Death

    · 41 min · Episode 288

    Ram Dass explores facing fears of the future as we age, opening up to the mystery of death, and seeing dying as a window of opportunity for awakening. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online…

  29. Ep. 287 – The Secret of Compassion

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 287

    In this powerful lecture on responding to suffering, Ram Dass draws on the wisdom of the Buddha, Trungpa Rinpoche, and Wavy Gravy, and offers his insight into the secret of compassion. The Ram Dass community gathers…

  30. Ep. 286 – The Pull of God Versus the Pull of Humanity

    · 30 min · Episode 286

    In this often fierce talk from Ram Dass, he reflects on the pull of God versus the pull of humanity and how we can find the balance between keeping one eye on God and one eye on the world. The Ram Dass community…

  31. Ep. 285 – Across the Decades: Resting in Awareness

    · 58 min · Episode 285

    Speaking across the decades from the 1970s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his wisdom on the importance of resting in awareness. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  32. Ep. 284 – Every Human Being Has a Right To Be Fed

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 284

    In this recording from 1979, Ram Dass gives a talk at a benefit for a food bank, emphasizing that every human being has a right to be fed. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions…

  33. Ep. 283 – Your Karma Defines Your Dharma

    · 54 min · Episode 283

    In this recording from a 1992 retreat, Ram Dass talks about dealing with change, using the stuff of your daily life to get free, and how your karma defines your dharma. You can support this podcast, listen to episodes…

  34. Ep. 282 – Of Miracles and Maharaj-ji

    · 46 min · Episode 282

    In this recording from 1978, Ram Dass reads stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, and his many miracles. We invite you to set aside your analytical mind and simply enjoy these miracles of love. You can support this…

  35. Ep. 281 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass on Love and the Path of the Heart

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 281

    Speaking across the decades from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his thoughts on the feeling of love and the path of the heart. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…

  36. Ep. 280 – Evolution and Revolution

    · 40 min · Episode 280

    Speaking at a MAPS conference in the early 1990s, Ram Dass looks back at some of the benefits and mistakes of the work he and Timothy Leary did with psychedelics in the 1960s. You can support this podcast, listen to…

  37. Ep. 279 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass on Community and Satsang

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 279

    Speaking through the decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his thoughts on Satsang, the community of seekers who come together in the pursuit of truth. You can support this podcast, listen to episodes…

  38. Ep. 278 – Innocence of Consciousness

    · 44 min · Episode 278

    In this interview from 1977, Ram Dass shares his views on psychedelics and how they can provide a free slate to experience the innocence of consciousness once again. Join the most important psychedelic gathering of…

  39. Ep. 277 – Across the Decades: Ram Dass on Service and Social Action

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 277

    Speaking across the decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s, Ram Dass shares his insights into responding to suffering, the meaning of service, and the confluence of social action and spiritual work. The Ram Dass…

  40. Ep. 276 – Approaching the Mystery

    · 45 min · Episode 276

    In this exploration of the fear of suffering as we get older, Ram Dass talks about approaching the mystery of aging and death in the same adventurous manner as his friend Timothy Leary. For more on the relationship…

  41. Dancing in the Ocean of Change - Bonus Episode

    · 28 min · Bonus

    In this special bonus episode, Ram Dass offers his viewpoint on how we can dance in the ocean of change as the structure of our culture shapeshifts before our very eyes. This episode of Here and Now is from a talk Ram…

  42. Ep. 275 – Working With Truth in Relationships

    · 41 min · Episode 275

    In this classic Q&A session from the 1980s, Ram Dass talks about soul mates, marriage and open relationships, working with truth in relationships, and much more. In this episode of Here and Now: • Ram Dass begins…

  43. Ep. 274 – The Creative Force of the Universe

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 274

    In this Q&A session from 1993, Ram Dass talks about his passions, the balance of separateness and unity, dealing with turmoil, the creative force of the universe, and more. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to…

  44. Ep. 273 – Living in the Spirit

    · 54 min · Episode 273

    In this talk from 1970, Ram Dass explores the transformation from ignorance to wisdom, going up and coming down, living in the spirit, and different techniques of centering. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to…

  45. Ep. 272 – Tuning Up & Tuning In

    · 50 min · Episode 272

    In this unique talk from 1970, Ram Dass explores the confluence of dualism and nondualism, how the One and the many exist simultaneously, and why all of life is about tuning up. This episode of Here and Now is the…

  46. Ep. 271 – Intuitive Rightness

    · 54 min · Episode 271

    Ram Dass shares stories of social action and explores how we can plug into our sense of intuitive rightness so that our every act is in the way of things and in tune with the universe. This episode of Here and Now is…

  47. Ep. 270 – Ram Dass and Stephen Levine: Transforming Negative Energy

    · 46 min · Episode 270

    Ram Dass and Stephen Levine take questions from the audience and talk about dealing with fear, appreciating your own unique incarnation, transforming negative energy, and more. This episode of Here and Now is the…

  48. Ep. 269 – Ram Dass and Stephen Levine: An Opportunity to Grow

    · 46 min · Episode 269

    Ram Dass and Stephen Levine explore how all the experiences in our lives, including the process of dying, can be an opportunity to grow and awaken out of the illusion of separateness. This episode of Here and Now is…

  49. Ep. 268 – Ram Dass and Stephen Levine: The Heart of Healing

    · 43 min · Episode 268

    In this talk from the 1980s, Ram Dass and Stephen Levine come together to explore the heart of healing and encourage us to look with clarity and compassion at the issues of pain and death. Ram Dass Here & Now is…

  50. Ep. 267 – The Mystical Nature of Golf

    · 59 min · Episode 267

    In this unique recording from 1995, Ram Dass talks to the Shivas Irons Society about the mystical nature of golf and how he’s using the game as a practice to become more conscious. Today's show is sponsored by Magic…

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