Miracle of love, compiled by ram dass, is a marvelous collection of anecdotes and teaching stories from the devotees of neem karoli baba, also known as maharajji, a true avadhoot one who has shaken off the world, to exist as a wandering vessel of god. Sometimes its christian, then buddhist, sufi, and in the end its very philosophical. As ram dass puts it, when the faith is strong enough it is sufficient just to be. Ram dass april 6, 1931 december 22, 2019 it is with a wide array of emotions that we write this letter to you, our loving and supportive community, following ram dass s death on december 22, 2019. He explains what it might look like, in practice, to live your life in a. This book is based on talks by ram dass at the menninger foundation in 1970 and at the spring grove hospital in maryland in 1972. Dec 23, 2019 ram dass died sunday at his home in maui. Ram dasss longawaited be love now is the transformational teaching of a forty year journey to the heart. The impact that kk had on ram dass, the many westerners who traveled to india or met him in america, and the satsang at large cannot be overstated. Love at the root the devotion and wisdom of kk sah. Ram dass history the metamorphic journey of richard. His later books continue to expound and develop the vision first articulated in.
In june 2018, east forest was invited to ram dass home in maui to join in conversation and record brand new teachings. Meditators guide book by ram dass author paperback on jan, 1997 by ram dass jan 31, 1997. He was cremated in it this morning amidst a sky full of clouds and rainbows. Ram dass has 128 books on goodreads with 120643 ratings. I would recommend be love now, grist for the mill, journey of awakening, and paths to god. The author of the twomillioncopy classic remember, be here now and its. It was a pioneering bridge, written in colloquial language, from the psychedelic 60s to eastern spirituality, and over the years has sold and continues to sell more than two million copies. May 21, 2000 a week after the stroke, however, ram dass began to recover, and he embarked on a long course of rehabilitation.
Aug 09, 2018 ram dass and mirabai bushs newest book release, walking each other home. Ram dass was born richard alpert into a wealthy family. Be here now was his first book upon returning from india, written under his new name ram dass, which means servant of god. Ram dass was born richard alpert in boston in 1931. Thich is an absolute legend and ram dass meets him so beautifully. After spending years curating over five decades of ram dass wisdom, love serve remember foundation is pleased to unveil cookbook for awakening, a scrapbook of essential teachings on topics to help you become more awake in your life and to inhabit be here now in a truly authentic way.
The author of the twomillioncopy classic remember, be here now and its influential sequel still here, dass is joined once more by rameshwar dasa collaborator from the love serve remember audio recordingsto offer this intimate and inspiring exploration of the human soul. Ram dass explores where the gift of expanding consciousness is taking us in terms of the way we actually lead our lives. His father, george alpert, was a boston attorney who helped found brandeis university, then took control of the new haven railroad in 1956. With him we explore the joy, pain, and opportunities of the ripening seasons of our lives. Richard alpert born april 6, 1931, also known as baba ram dass, is a contemporary spiritual teacher who wrote the 1971 bestseller be here now. A week after his return, ram dass reflected, i was afraid of the karma i had brought on myself with that book. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Last fall, my friend kathy goodman, an art dealer in new york, asked me to.
Its a journey towards simplicity, towards quietness, towards a kind of joy that is. Experiments in truth is an historic collection of this legendary teachers most important recordings. Sep 02, 2019 published in 1971, that book, an early classic of new age thinking, has sold around two million copies, according to his website. At one point, in part 2, ram dass asks thich if he sees the potential of technology to. Ram dass has 128 books on goodreads with 120590 ratings. He is known for his personal and professional associations with ti. Still he wrote of his adventure in a powerful book. Cookbook for awakening is a visual meditation that encompasses many decades of service, to inspire you to inhabit be here. Conversations on loving and dying, is now available. Jan 09, 2020 ram dass 1971 book, be here now, was the gateway drug into spirituality for a lot of young people seeking answers in the era of vietnam dass first tried being a psychology professor at. Reading the page, i was so fascinated by the hallucinogenic scribblings of hindu mysticism, western psychology, and lsd trips that i went and bought the book. He studied psychology, specializing in human motivation and personality development, receiving an m. Its a journey towards simplicity, towards quietness, towards a kind of joy that is not in time.
Ram dass books list of books by author ram dass thriftbooks. Baba ram dass began publishing this book in 1971, and it has never gone out of print. The text grew out of the interaction between ram dass and the spiritual seekers in attendance at these talks. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ram dass books online.
Ram dass is a powerful support for anyone looking to make changes psychological, moral, emotional, intellectual, cultural or political, markus told the journal in a conference call. From the beginning of his career in the 1960s, ram dass retreats and lectures have been meticulously recorded and archived. Currently in its 37th printing, the book is known and revered the world over. Last fall, my friend kathy goodman, an art dealer in new york, asked me to come with her to see ram dass at the cathedral of st. Ram dass lectures are much more interesting than his books. Ram dass newest release, cookbook for awakening, is a unique offering that weaves together his essential teachings from the past five decades with a tapestry of rare photographs, handwritten letters. Experiments in truth is an historic collection of this legendary teachers most. This book is enhanced with content such as audio or video, resulting in a large file that may take longer to download than expected. Confessions of an american guru the new york times. If youre new to ram dass, order journey and be here now. Written in 1971, this book must have been one of the first written to the new. Always, for over 30 years, ram dass was in the service of others.
In 1970, ram dass be here now became the counterculture bible for thousands of young people seeking enlightenment in the midst of the darkness of vietnam. Ram dass was born richard alpert in newton, massachusetts on april 6, 1931. If you or someone you love is at risk of dying one day, this book. This box was lovingly decorated for ram dass during his 3day vigil. For a year, ram dass had been receiving about 100 letters a week, asking and begging for his attention and advice. A week after his return, ram dass reflected, i was afraid of the karma i had brought on myself with that book, afraid of the numbers that were going to overwhelm me. After spending years curating over five decades of ram dass wisdom, love serve remember foundation is pleased to unveil cookbook for awakening, a scrapbook of essential teachings on topics to help. A week after the stroke, however, ram dass began to recover, and he embarked on a long course of rehabilitation.
Ram dass, who has since written a dozen other books, continues to. The text grew out of the interaction between ram dass and the spiritual. Mar 07, 2015 ram dass explores where the gift of expanding consciousness is taking us in terms of the way we actually lead our lives. He is well known for his association with timothy leary. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See all books authored by ram dass, including be here now, and journey of awakening. Ram dass is an american spiritual teacher, former academic and clinical psychologist, and the author of the seminal book be here now. If you or someone you love is at risk of dying one day, this book is a must read.
Published in 1971, that book, an early classic of new age thinking, has sold around two million copies, according to his website. Ram dass, major player in 60s psychedelic movement, has. The miracle of consciousness ram dass full lecture 1996. Dec 14, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of ram dass books online. Featured selections of books curated by the love serve remember foundation. A collection of three ram dass favoritesconscious aging, the path of service, and. Like deepak chopras book of secrets, the dalai lamas art of happiness, and jon kabatzinn s coming to our senses, ram dasss be love now will serve as a lodestar for anyone seeking to enhance their spiritual awareness and improve their capacity to serveand lovethe world around them. Ram dass 1971 book, be here now, was the gateway drug into spirituality for a lot of young people seeking answers in the era of vietnam dass first tried being a psychology professor at. As we enter the later stages of life, the big questions of peace and of purpose have reappeared, this time demanding answers. The love serve remember foundation is dedicated to preserving and continuing the teachings of neem karoli baba and ram dass. Through artful storytelling and practical guidance. Collecting and reading these books changed my life.
All proceeds from shop facilitate the continuation of these teachings through online courses, blog content, films, podcasts, vast social network channels and an archival media library. Join this pioneer of engaged spirituality for eight inspiring lectures, each one an indelible masterpiece of humor and insight about the spiritual journey today. Ram dass and, composer, east forest join forces for a full length album. His later books continue to expound and develop the vision first articulated in be here now. Ram dass, horoscope for birth date 6 april 1931, born in. Two guided video meditations, 30 minutes in length twenty minute video retrospective of ram dass spiritual journey the first chapter of ram dass new book. Ram dass richard alpert, was one of americas most beloved spiritual figures, making his mark on the world giving teachings and. Over the course of his life since the inception of his hanuman foundation, ram dass gave all of his book royalties and profits from teaching to his foundation and other charitable causes. Ram dass here and now podcast is brought to life by the years of work ram dass has done in giving lectures and spiritual talks all over the world. All proceeds from shop facilitate the continuation of these teachings. Download a free 20minute living spirit meditation with ram dass join over 90,000 fellow seekers who receive updates on free courses, retreats, and new tools and methods to help you to integrate wisdom teachings into your life. Ram dass found a very clever balance of thinking that is really inclusive of most spiritual traditions throughout the world, and thats what i think is the most valuable thing about this book.
Thanks to ram dass and mirabais remarkable book walking each other home, we can all approach the mystery of dying with so much more love, openness, and gratitude than i ever thought possible. In 1997 ram dass was struck by a semiparalyzing stroke and became wheelchair bound. Two guided video meditations, 30 minutes in length twenty minute video retrospective of ram dass spiritual journey the first chapter of ram dass new book, be love now. Ram dass and mirabai bushs newest book release, walking each other home. Over the years ram dass has written many books on consciousness, love, service, devotion, and the spiritual path. I n walking each other home, ram dass and mirabai explore the ways in which we can be present with dying and help ourselves and others leave this world consciously. Our old friend ram dass has returned, inviting us to join him on the next stage of the journey.
Cookbook for awakening paperback love serve remember. Consciousness, aging and the new millennium and an evening with ram dass by. Ram dass newest release, cookbook for awakening, is a unique offering that weaves together his essential teachings from the past five decades with a tapestry of rare photographs, handwritten letters and meaningful imagery to help you become more awake in your life. He authored or coauthored twelve more books on spirituality over.
My favorite ram dass book is the only dance there is which is based on lectures he gave in the early 70s. We are bereft of ram dass s physical form, and at the same time his presence is so. At one point, in part 2, ram dass asks thich if he sees the potential of technology to liberate people, to teach them to listen more deeply and connect more with others. Ram dass, who has since written a dozen other books. Ram dass has devoted his life to the love of his guru, neem karoli baba.
April 6, 1931 december 22, 2019, also known as baba ram dass, was an american spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. Love at the root recently, ram dasss beloved guru brother, krishna kumar kk sah, passed away at his home in nainital, india. Recorded on march 3031, 1969, at a new york city sculpture studio, these are the original talks by ram dass that became basis for his seminal book, be here now. Ram dass here and now podcast is brought to life by the years of work ram dass has done in giving. Ram dass spirit has been a guiding light for three generations, carrying along millions on the journey.
1198 516 178 427 146 676 537 1390 249 1448 687 190 1619 592 1497 1567 1195 1491 737 256 1240 1051 820 94 280 715 126 545 1077 1212 367 1510 577 478 134 1269 503 849 576 1012 1231 257 1104