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Ram Dass first went to India in 1967 when he was still Dr. Richard Alpert, an already eminent Harvard psychologist and psychedelic pioneer with Dr. Timothy Leary. In India, he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, who gave Ram Dass his name, which means “servant of God.” Everything changed then – his intense dharmic life started, and he became a pivotal influence on a culture that has reverberated with the words “Be Here Now” ever since. Ram Dass’s spirit has been a guiding light for three generations.
Through the auspices of Center for Spiritual Studies, Director Sridhar Silberfein brought Ram Dass over to Maui in 2004 to host a retreat. When recognizing a notable difference in Ram Dass’ well-being, it was decided he would stay on the island to maintain good health. After securing a home, assistants, doctors, therapist, and making sure Ram Dass was well taken care of financially, the Love, Serve Remember Foundation was created to replace Center for Spiritual Studies in 2009. Simultaneously Bhakti Fest was created and founded by Sridhar—from a vision he had on the stage at the Woodstock Festival standing along side Swami Satchidananda. Looking out at the field of humanity of 500,000 wild Americans, Sridhar said to Swamiji, “wouldn’t it be wonderful to be casting our eyes on the same amount of people chanting the Hari-nam (the names of the Divine)?” Forty years later, the stage was set and this envisioning came to fruition through the workings of Bhakti Fest.
Today, you can find one-of-a-kind reunions of these two longtime friends at the special screening of Ram Dass interviews in the Workshop hall of all Bhakti Festivals. Listen in as they discuss current events, life experiences, and all things devotional.
Thank you Dear Ram Dass for the wisdom and Love!!!
The smile on his face tells you more about what he is saying than the words themselves. Be here, in this moment, for it is the only place you can possibly be.
I've seen that smile on others' faces too, on Sagan, and Leary. I think it's definitely the smile of one whose doors have been opened, with (shitloads of) acid or some other ecstatic experience.
i remember him back in the 70's and reading Be Here Now and what a powerful book that was……what an amazing time that was!!!!
Having heard about him and "Be Here Now" for years, I have just begun listening to Ram Dass. Thank you. Many blessings. I also appreciated the interviewer, and don't know why some people have been so unkindly critical of him. Namaste. I will be listening regularly. Thank you all.
Thank you Ram Dass a lot. You have helped clear so many thoughts, idea. How ego plays a havoc. And when focus is on breath I am one with God, in love, samarpan – sa+marpan, surrendering the self to God.
Ive been to Maui twice and I never wanted to come home.
Serene, Peaceful, real, love-ly and more.
Ram Dass-ji, He is in such Enlightned transcendental State of Consciousness, that dont feel need to use intelligence for answers. Ram have enormous KNowledge, yet he putt very little of it in words. His Presence is so powerful that with little sensitivity to That we can get a LOT as well ! All in all very very interesting and what is more important, USEFUL conversation for sincere Seekers indeed !! Beautiful :))) THank YOu so much who uploaded this GEM :)) HARI OMM
Ram Dass I haven't seen you in a while. I attended a lot of your lectures in 60s and 70s. You look great. I'm amazed. It's been almost 20 years since your stoke. Nice statue of Neem Karoli too.
i totally agree with +Donatella molinari, i barely pay attention to Ram dass lectures. Its just his presence (his consciousness) which is so strong, envelopes me ! tears roll down as i type this ! #love #respect
i love Ram Dass