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Professor Richard Alpert's star fell fast. To the dismay of his wealthy Boston family, he got fired from Harvard over experimental use of psychedelics with his psychology students. In 1967, he traveled to India to lick his wounds and find himself. And he did, at Neem Karoli Baba's ashram, in a direct encounter with unconditional, unlimited divine love. He returned to America as Baba Ram Dass, countercultural activist for expanded human consciousness. As a spiritual guide, at the bedside of the dying, and as a stroke survivor, he has always been ahead of his time, pulling the world along behind him. The author of over a dozen books, he now shares for the very first time the full story of how his life of service intersected with an era of profound cultural upheaval. From the details of his groundbreaking research in psychedelics to his bumpy path to becoming a spiritual icon, from his struggles with his sexual identity to what it was like to find out in his late 70s that he was a father and grandfather, Ram Dass traces the pivotal points of his life against the backdrop of a mind opened by drugs, and a heart opened by a guru. Ram Dass brought America yoga, the use of psychedelics in psychotherapy, and a revolution in how we relate to death and dying. He has opened the door to the most important and healthiest conversations about the heart and mind in our culture. With this book, he opens his heart and mind to us.

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. The text grew out of the interaction between Ram Dass and the spiritual seekers in attendance at these talks. The result of this unique exchange is a useful guide for understanding the nature of consciousness--useful both to other spiritual seekers and to formally trained psychologists. It is also a celebration of the Dance of Life--which, in the words of Ram Dass, is the "only dance there is."

Provides support and inspiration for us in our efforts as members of the helping professions. We learn to find strength, clarity, and wisdom for those times when we are called on to care for one another.

A Lama Foundation Book. Describes one man's transformation upon his acceptance of the principles of Yoga and gives a modern restatement of the importance of the spiritual side of man's nature. Illustrated.

Featuring an eye-catching new cover, this classic guide is for those ready to commit time and energy to relieving suffering in the world. No two people are better qualified to help us along this path than Ram Dass, who has spent more than 25 years teaching and writing on the subject of living consciously, and Mirabi Bush, who succeeded him as chairperson of the Seva Foundation.

Find the practice that's right for you with this exploration of the many paths of meditation--from mantra, prayer, singing, visualizations, and "just sitting" to movement meditations such as tai chi "Everyone has experienced a moment of pure awareness. A moment without thinking 'I am aware' or 'that is a tree.' Such moments bring a sense of rightness, of clarity, of being at one. Such moments are the essence of meditation."--Ram Dass Ram Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years. Here he shares his understanding and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you. He illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice, and provides wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.

World-renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher Ram Dass--author of the groundbreaking classic Be Here Now--presents the contemporary Western audience with a lively, accessible guide to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, the classic Hindu text that has been called the ultimate instruction manual for living a spiritual life.

Showcasing profound quotes from spiritual teacher and bestselling author Baba Ram Dass and accompanied by colorful paintings and sacred geometry by contemporary artist Sue Zipkin, the calendar is a feast for the eyes as well as the soul as it propels you on the path of psychedelic enlightenment. Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC® certified paper with soy-based ink Spans January–December 2026 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Guidance from spiritual teacher Ram Dass Perfect gift for those seeking a life of kindness and radical love Wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage — more than ONE MILLION and growing! NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC — We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. SUSTAINABLY SOURCED — Our paper is sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is Forest Stewardship Council® Certified.

With vibrant artwork, the planner helps you stay focused on living joyously in the present while also managing appointments, special occasions, and more. Features include: 5" x 7" planner (10" x 7" open) Compact size is perfect for your handbag, tote, or backpack while commuting or traveling Wire-O binding offers lay-flat ease and convenience Elastic band closure Printed on FSC® certified paper with soy-based ink 12-month planner: January–December 2026 Two bonus months: December 2025 and January 2027 Monthly two-page-spread views facilitate big-picture planning Weekly spreads with ample writing space Habit-tracker tables — four pages with 12 customizable trackers Extra lined pages to record notes and reminders Two inside pockets for storing receipts and mementos Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Each month features inspirational wisdom quotes by Ram Dass Great for journaling and daily gratitude lists WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage — more than ONE MILLION and growing! RESPONSIBLY SOURCED — Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC® certified.

Sometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a heart-wrenching moment of opening. More commonly, it happens when we polish the mirror of the heart with daily practice—and see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to the vast and luminous landscape of our true nature. For five decades, Ram Dass has explored the depths of consciousness and love and brought them to life as service to others. With Polishing the Mirror, he gathers together his essential teachings for living in the eternal present, here and now. Readers will find within these pages a rich combination of perennial wisdom, humor, teaching stories, and detailed guidance on Ram Dass' own spiritual practices, including: Bhakti Yoga—opening our hearts to unconditional love • Practices for living, aging, dying, and embracing the natural flow of life • Karma Yoga—how selfless service can profoundly transform us • Working with fear and suffering as a path to grace and freedom • Step-by-step guidance in devotional chant, meditation and mantra practice, and much more For those new to Ram Dass' teachings, and for those to whom they are old friends, here is this vanguard spiritual explorer's complete guide to discovering who we are and why we are here, and how to become beacons of unconditional love.

Words of Wisdom is a distillation of the last five decades of Ram Dass's life containing the most powerful quotes from his most resonant core teachings. Ram Dass always had a knack for heart-to-heart transmission. Far before he had a vocabulary to describe his spiritual experiences, he was Richard Alpert, a Harvard professor and early experimenter with psychedelics. After these early soul-expanding journeys, he spoke and wrote about his transcendent experiences with the innate, intuitive understanding of a true inner-voyager. Even before Alpert realized that psychedelics weren't the final answer to enlightenment, he was more interested in cultivating a shared heart space with his patients and friends than he was in the clinical, scientific side of psychedelia. Words of Wisdom is a distillation of hundreds of lectures and many hours of audio and video recordings from the last five decades--his core essential teachings. This anthology celebrates the spark that helped to ignite the flame of grace and Loving Awareness in so many hearts. By the end of his life, Ram Dass was a true conduit for soul connection. This anthology celebrates the spark that helped to ignite the flame of grace and Loving Awareness in so many hearts. By the end of his life, Ram Dass was a true conduit for soul connection. Through five decades of teaching in both the institutional and public realms, Dass has served as a leader in spirituality, psychology, and psychedelia, fusing these elements to embody a purposeful intention of love and joy.

‘Reflections on the Journey’ is a Ram Dass-inspired journal containing 12 contemplative quotes by Ram Dass and 190 lined pages for writing and reflection. The quotes are carefully curated to inspire readers and writers to search deeper within themselves to witness the truth of their being. Each quote contains loving and heartening Ram Dass wisdom, offering readers and writers a resonant tool to help them follow their life path with honesty, compassion, and love.

As one of the most respected spiritual explorers of recent times, the author sparked a revolution with the publication of his 2-million-copy classic, "Be Here Now". Since then, he has been a beacon for spiritual seekers worldwide, challenging us to find new sources of meaning and purpose in our lives. This book offers us his rich life experiences.

This 12-month calendar propels you on a path of psychedelic enlightenment with wisdom quotations from bestselling author and spiritual teacher Baba Ram Dass as well as colorful paintings and sacred geometry by contemporary artist Sue Zipkin. Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC® certified paper with soy-based ink Spans January–December 2027 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and important observances of the world's major religions Moon phases, based on Universal Time Guidance from spiritual teacher Ram Dass Perfect gift for those seeking a life of kindness and radical love Wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to help offset our carbon footprint and resource usage — more than 1.25 MILLION and growing! NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC — We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. RESPONSIBLY SOURCED — Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC® certified.