{"product_id":"9781683646242","title":"Being Ram Dass","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Ram Dass, Rameshwar Das\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRam Dass tells here, for the first time, the full arc of his remarkable life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps no other teacher has sparked the fires of as many spiritual seekers in the West as Ram Dass. If you've ever embraced the phrase “be here now,” practiced meditation or yoga, tried psychedelics, or supported anyone in a hospice, prison, or homeless center—then the story of Ram Dass is also part of \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom his birth in 1931 to his luminous later years, Ram Dass saw his life as just one incarnation of many. This memoir puts us in the passenger seat with the one-time Harvard psychologist and lifelong risk-taker Richard Alpert, who loved to take friends on wild rides on his Harley and test nearly every boundary—inner or outer—that came his way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere, Ram Dass shares his life’s odyssey in intimate detail: how he struggled with issues of self-identity and sexuality in his youth, pioneered psychedelic research, and opened the doorway to Eastern spiritual practices. In 1967 he trekked to India and met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. He returned with a perspective on spirituality and psychology that changed millions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopulated by a cast of luminaries ranging from Timothy Leary to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Allen Ginsberg to Sharon Salzberg, Aldous Huxley to Alan Watts—this intimate memoir chronicles the cultural and spiritual transformations Ram Dass experienced that resonate with us to this day, a journey from the mind to the heart, from the ego to the soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore, after, and along these waypoints, listeners will encounter many other adventures and revelations—each ringing with the potential to awaken the universal, loving divine that links us to this beloved teacher and all of us to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A comprehensive memoir from a famous but humble spiritual seeker.\" \u003ci style=\"\"\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“More than an account of one man’s fantastic voyage, \u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e is an account of America...” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe East Hampton Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Throughout the book [BEING RAM DASS], he [Ram Dass] is cogent, warm, and wise; the book provides a glimpse into an extraordinary life as well as a historical moment, one that continues to resonate.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e is a profound journey into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most beloved spiritual leaders. Throughout, we are reminded that our intrinsically loving nature can never be tainted or destroyed.” —\u003cb\u003eTara Brach, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eRadical Acceptance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRadical Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ram Dass is one of the great spiritual masters of our time, who was at the same time extremely humble, approachable, and a quintessential storyteller! His stories were all inspiring, uplifting, and transforming. He also knew how to transcend all stories and find the highest truth in the pure knowing and love of just being. This book will be a joyful companion to anyone on the spiritual journey.” —\u003cb\u003eDeepak Chopra, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eTotal Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful memoir, sharing his life’s travels and journey from Harvard to Bodh Gaya to Kainchi, and all over the world. Ram Dass became a beloved spiritual guide to so many, and this book is a reminder of all the ways he impacted our lives. Love, Serve, Remember . . .” —\u003cb\u003eSharon Salzberg, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eLovingkindness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReal Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When Ram Dass left this world, he was eulogized as a ‘new age guru.’ He was so much more than that, as all know who were delighted, stretched, and transformed by his presence, his teaching, and his writing. His imprint was growing on a new generation at the end of his life, and will continue to do so. For this was a singular, radiant human being who never stopped deepening and evolving. As wise and fluent in the language of intellect as of spirit, of ‘fierce grace’ as of karma, Ram Dass embodied the possibilities of consciousness, and of spiritual evolution, as few have. He is missed, and yet he is still with us. No surprise that we receive this book, his story, just when we need it most.” —\u003cb\u003eKrista Tippett, \u003c\/b\u003efounder and CEO, The On Being Project; host, \u003ci\u003eOn Being\u003c\/i\u003e; curator, The Civil Conversations Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ram Dass is no more. But he has left us a magnificent gift. Honest, touching, tender, and inspiring, his autobiography takes us on the journey of the making of an American saint. And what a journey it was! If you thought you knew Ram Dass, think again. And if you did not know him, get ready. This book will light up your soul.” —\u003cb\u003eMark Epstein, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThoughts Without a Thinker \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Trauma of Everyday Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is an extraordinary autobiography, one that totally draws you into the mind and heart of beloved teacher Ram Dass. The detail he shares about his life is like nothing we have read before. Truly astounding. A page-turner, this book is a great treasure house of wisdom, joy, and wonder.” —\u003cb\u003eRoshi Joan Halifax,\u003c\/b\u003e abbot, Upaya Zen Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With his playful wit, luminous mind, and generous heart, Ram Dass lured generations of seekers into the life of the Soul. I am one of those lucky pilgrims. I met Ram Dass in the 1970s, when I was a teenager on fire with desire for God. Ram Dass pointed toward an array of sacred gates—Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism, Christian mysticism, mystical Judaism—and beyond the traditions to what our Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, meant when he would say, ‘Sub ek’ (All is One). This confluence of spiritual sources has permeated my life, giving rise to everything I do and am. This book, transmitted by Ram Dass in the final years of his life and beautifully transcribed by Rameshwar Das, is not only a thoroughly riveting read but also a portal to that boundless wellspring of love.” —\u003cb\u003eMirabai Starr,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eCaravan of No Despair\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWild Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book beautifully chronicles the transformation of a man into pure love. Ram Dass may have been the greatest spiritual voice of a generation. Certainly he was its most loving heart.” —\u003cb\u003eFrank Ostaseski,\u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us about Living Fully\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e is a glorious book about the transformation of a man born into wealth and privilege who through the study of psychology, psychedelics, and then meditation becomes one of the central voices of his generation and discovers the true gold of spirituality, love, and service. Ram Dass’s autobiography is an exploration of this transformation filled with profound insights and fascinating stories. \u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e is for those interested in and\/or stewarding the current psychedelic renaissance—including those in the burgeoning world of for-profit psychedelic companies—for those interested in spirituality and service, and for everyone who simply wants to read about a unique and inspirational incarnation.” —\u003cb\u003eRick Doblin, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eexecutive director of MAPS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I’m so grateful that \u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e has finally come out. I’ve been through \u003ci\u003ePolishing the Mirror \u003c\/i\u003ethree times now and am so eager for more stories of wisdom and insight from this precious teacher.” —\u003cb\u003eLaurie Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A long love letter and lasting testament from America’s Guru, sharing his altered statesmanship, his ruthless honesty, his ecstatic devotion to Maharaji, his commitment to love and being present, his quest for healing humanity body and soul, his journey of aging, including the hard parts. This is what we adore about our perfectly imperfect master, leader of the Love Tribe. Now we get to absorb his final gems of wisdom shared in this life-summation, \u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003cb\u003eAlex Grey \u0026amp; Allyson Grey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What an utter delight and heart-bursting pleasure to immerse myself in Ram Dass’s autobiography, \u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e. To be able to feel so much intimacy and connection with him this year is like a healing balm for the uniquely challenging times.” —\u003cb\u003eJamie Catto,\u003c\/b\u003e director of \u003ci\u003eBecoming Nobody\u003c\/i\u003e film\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ram Dass’s deep yearning for Truth shines through every stage of his life in this inspiring and transformational memoir. His story makes you ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing in my life and how committed to that am I, really?’ Ruthless self-investigation combined with boundless love for God and all beings is his answer.” —\u003cb\u003eDale Borglum (Ram Dev),\u003c\/b\u003e director, Living\/Dying Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass\u003c\/i\u003e is the profound story of one of the most inspiring souls of our times—a being who held the torch for all to follow. Lighting the way by acknowledging his own egoic journey, he moved beyond to embrace the divine and sacred in every moment. His humor and intellect inspired, while his actions have uplifted and continue to help so many. His deep love for everyone is his lasting legacy.” —\u003cb\u003eStephan Rechtschaffen, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of Blue Spirit Costa Rica and Omega Institute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The stories behind the stories of the best storyteller of our generation. With little veneer or evasion, Ram Dass peels back the layers of his many lives. We leave his presence enriched, and thankful.” —\u003cb\u003eArthur Magida,\u003c\/b\u003e author of\u003ci\u003e Code Name Madeleine: A Sufi Spy in Nazi-Occupied Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeing Ram Dass \u003c\/i\u003ebrings me once again to the feet of my teacher. His wit and wisdom shine through in this intimate glimpse into the life of the man who shone so bright as he lit our own hearts on fire. The depth of my devotion and self-acceptance I owe to his teachings; reading this book makes me feel like he is still right here with me, holding my heart with unwavering compassion.” —\u003cb\u003eEast Forest, \u003c\/b\u003emusic artist and creator of the \u003ci\u003eRam Dass\u003c\/i\u003e album\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ram Dass’s human experience has always been so much part of his teaching. This narrative is a gift of love to our awakening humanity. The interaction and interplay between ego and soul and love is exquisitely articulated.” —\u003cb\u003eAhad Cobb,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eEarly Lama Foundation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As I was growing up and learning how to be a human being, Ram Dass—his books and his lectures—were my guideposts along the way. He was able to take what were to me complex Eastern religious philosophies and make them accessible. And then to meet and get to know him a bit—and to feel his true self and his kindness and humor and wisdom—was a gift.” —\u003cb\u003eBen Cohen,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of Ben \u0026amp; Jerry’s Ice Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781683646242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40780857868494,"sku":"9781683646242","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a53eeb02-2907-4252-8755-a605d3ffd6ec.jpg?v=1642229269","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781683646242","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}