In this lecture from April, 1990, Ram Dass discusses attachment to the idea of ‘being good’ or ‘doing good’. He reflects on the structure of our political and social system, the 1960s, current issues, faith, and trust.

Ram Dass, also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. His best-known book, Be Here Now, has been described as “seminal,” and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West.

“The forms are not what it’s about. What you are receiving is a transmission of the Living Spirit through a lineage and you don’t have to know all of the words to receive the transmission.”

In this talk, Ram Dass discusses how a person is just pulled into their spirituality and will receive the transmission by any means necessary. He discusses many stories in relation to his connection to Ma Jaya and Maharaj-ji’s consciousness being present in that space.

Ram Dass, also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. His best-known book, Be Here Now, has been described as “seminal,” and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West.

What we offer one another as human beings is an environment. And in spending so much time in relationships, it only makes sense that we try to use them as a vehicle for awakening. But what does it mean to be a safe space for another human being, to not have an agenda in sharing time with each other? This process requires a shift in the way we view our relationships, and the function they serve in our lives.

Ram Dass, also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. His best-known book, Be Here Now, has been described as “seminal,” and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West.

Is it possible to do business, make a profit, act in truth and integrity and be of genuine service all at once? In his presentation, Ram Dass sheds light and answers questions on such topics as role-entrapment, the “inner-game” of business, personal power, obsessions with “success”, alienation, deepening the “bottom line,” collaboration and competition, going beyond ego, the downsides of being successful, stress, change, and fear. A useful and heartful tool to anyone “doing business” in the world. Enjoy this valuable exploration of the basic questions for anyone attempting to do business in a conscious way. (LA, CA – 1/30/1987)

Ram Dass, also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. His best-known book, Be Here Now, has been described as “seminal,” and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West.

One of Ram Dass’ central Be Here Now talks during his lecture series upon first returning from India in 1969.

Ram Dass, also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. His best-known book, Be Here Now, has been described as “seminal,” and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West.

We suffer when there is an imbalance between our inner truth and the way we live our lives. Responding to a comment by one of the participants at the 1993 “Wisdom Heart” retreat, Ram Dass gave this lecture about bringing greater awareness into each and every moment of our lives. (Summer 1993)

Ram Dass, also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. His best-known book, Be Here Now, has been described as “seminal,” and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West.