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Being Ram Dass

By: Rameshwar Das, Ram Dass
Narrated by: Rameshwar Das
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Summary

Ram Dass tells here, for the first time, the full arc of his remarkable life.

Perhaps no other teacher has sparked the fires of as many spiritual seekers in the West as Ram Dass. If you've ever embraced the phrase “be here now”, practiced meditation or yoga, tried psychedelics, or supported anyone in a hospice, prison, or homeless center - then the story of Ram Dass is also part of your story.

From his birth in 1931 to his luminous later years, Ram Dass saw his life as just one incarnation of many. This memoir puts us in the passenger seat with the one-time Harvard psychologist and lifelong risk-taker Richard Alpert, who loved to take friends on wild rides on his Harley and test nearly every boundary - inner or outer - that came his way.

Here, Ram Dass shares his life’s odyssey in intimate detail: how he struggled with issues of self-identity and sexuality in his youth, pioneered psychedelic research, and opened the doorways to Eastern spiritual practices. In 1967 he trekked to India and met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. He returned with a perspective on spirituality and psychology that changed millions.

Populated by a cast of luminaries ranging from Timothy Leary to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Allen Ginsberg to Sharon Salzberg, Aldous Huxley to Alan Watts - this intimate memoir chronicles the cultural and spiritual transformations Ram Dass experienced that resonate with us to this day, a journey from the mind to the heart, from the ego to the soul.

Before, after, and along these waypoints, listeners will encounter many other adventures and revelations - each ringing with the potential to awaken the universal, loving divine that links us to this beloved teacher and all of us to each other.

©2021 Ram Dass and Rameshwar Das (P)2021 Sounds True

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Amazing !!!

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Extraordinary life, so much to learn from his example
What a beautiful Soul!

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A glimpse into the life of a spiritual rockstar.

This is an absolutely incredible book.

I am so grateful.

Thank you so much, Ram Dass and Rameshwar Das.

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Loving-kindness

Being Ram Dass reflects on his life and spiritual journey. In the book, Ram Dass shares personal stories and insights from his experiences as a spiritual teacher, including his travels to India, his encounter with his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and his efforts to share his teachings with others.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including spiritual practice, self-inquiry, compassion, and the nature of consciousness. Throughout the book, Ram Dass encourages readers to explore their own spiritual path and to cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being.

One key theme of the book is the importance of surrendering to the present moment and letting go of attachments and expectations. Ram Dass advocates for living in the "here and now," rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. He also emphasizes the importance of loving-kindness and compassion in spiritual practice, and encourages readers to cultivate a sense of openness and non-judgment towards themselves and others.

In "Being Ram Dass," the author also explores the concept of service and the role it plays in spiritual growth. He discusses his own experiences with service, including his work as a volunteer in a leper colony in India and his efforts to bring medical care to impoverished communities in the United States.

Ram Dass believes that service is a vital aspect of spiritual practice and that it can help us to connect with others, cultivate compassion, and find a sense of purpose in life. He encourages readers to find ways to give back to their communities and to engage in acts of service that are meaningful to them.

Throughout the book, Ram Dass reflects on the challenges and triumphs he has encountered on his spiritual journey and encourages readers to stay true to their own path, even when faced with obstacles. He writes with warmth and humor, sharing personal stories and anecdotes that illustrate his teachings in a relatable and engaging way.

In conclusion, "Being Ram Dass" is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers valuable insights and teachings for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice. It encourages readers to embrace the present moment, cultivate compassion and loving-kindness, and find ways to serve and connect with others.

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A most inspirational tale

Ram Das lived one of the most interesting lives of the 20th (and part of the 21st) century. He also live one of the most inspirational ones. As someone who found psychedelics to be a gateway to spirituality I identify with his quest so powerfully. If only more people had the courage of conviction to follow their truth as staunchly as he did. Beyond the psychedelics, the teachings, finding God and guru Ram Das lived in the shadow of a family who struggled to understand him with power structures he battled to conform to. He also had a lifelong difficulty openly expressing his sexuality. How he overcame these and what his struggles gives us in learnings and wisdom is profound and heartwarming. I love him and I loved listening to this book. Hari Om Ram Das

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A must

Anyone with spiritual aspirations will find enrichment.

Love to Ram Dass and us all on the journey home.

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Interesting and spiritualized.

A fascinating insight into the life of Ram Dass. The love, honesty and humour throughout is pure and comforting.
Beautifully read by Rameshwar Dass, he became Ram Dass in my ear.
Left me feeling warm and fuzzy.
A book I will return to time and again.

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A must for spiritual seekers

If you’re on the spiritual path and looking for guidance, Ram Dass will hold your hand and show you the way in this most beautiful, honest and inspirational autobiography.

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Beautifully moving

A beautifully narrated book, that deeply touches my heart. Submerging into the experience of this wonderful soul is like walking a part of his journey home. Thank you Baba Ram Dass.

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Exquisite

This is a wonderful, no holds barred, look at the astonishing life of Ram Das.

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An inspiration

Ram dass has had a huge impact on how I view life, & I live it. This is a beautiful insight into his life, and faithfully narrated.

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