Birthday of Ram Dass | Naming the Days

Ram Dass was born on this present day in 1933. One of many pioneers of the New Age motion, he has taught us all to “be right here now.” To have fun with him, you may do one of many following:

Academics

Discover his life and work by way of our Dwelling Non secular Academics.

Video Clips

Watch a clip about his morning ritual of greeting Caspar Weinberger to open his coronary heart to these he disagrees with (from the Non secular Literacy DVD sequence).

Movies

Hire and watch Ram Dass Fierce Grace, a rare documentary about him.

E-Programs

Take our e-course Working towards Spirituality with Ram Dass (obtainable on demand).

Non secular Practices

Ponder and put into observe these non secular gems from his writings:

• “Serving to out will not be some particular talent. It’s not the area of uncommon people. It’s not confined to a single half or time in our lives. We merely heed the decision of that pure caring impulse inside, and comply with the place it leads us.” (from How Can I Assist)

• “Struggling is the sandpaper of our incarnation. It does its work of shaping us.” (from One-Liners: A Mini-Guide for a Non secular Life)

• “A sense of aversion or attachment towards one thing is your clue that there is work to be performed.” (from One-Liners: A Mini-Guide for a Non secular Life)

• “Deal with everybody you meet like God in drag.” (from One-Liners: A Mini-Guide for a Non secular Life)

• “Among the best components of ageing is getting into the ‘do not know,’ studying to be somebody who can relaxation comfortably in uncertainty.” (from Nonetheless Right here)